EXERCISE (Skills 13 – 14

EXERCISE (Skills 13 – 14

each of the following sentences contains a reduced clause. Underline the reduced clauses. Then indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or incorrect (I).

1.        (_____) Though was surprised at the results, she was pleased with what she had done.

2.        (_____) Wearing only a light sweater, she stepped out into the pouring rain.

3.        (_____) The family stopped to visit many relatives while driving across the country.

4.        (_____) The company president, needed a vacation, boarded a plane for the Bahamas.

5.        (_____) When applying for the job, you should bring your letters of reference.

6.        (_____) She looked up into the dreary sky was filled with dark thunderclouds.

7.        (_____) Feeling weak after a long illness, Sally wanted to try to get back to work.

8.        (_____) Before decided to have surgery, you should get a second opinion.

9.        (_____) The construction material, a rather grainy type of wood, gave the room a rustic feeling.

10.    (_____) The application will at least be reviewed if submitted by the fifteenth of the month.

ANSWER KEY

1.        I (was)

2.        C

3.        C

4.        I (needed should be needing)

5.        C

6.        I (omit was)

7.        C

8.        I (decided should be deciding)

9.        C

10.    C