Survey of English Grammar Wiki: Week 9

Finite Content Clauses

In each of the following pairs, embed a subordinate counterpart of the main clause between the square brackets [...] and identify the clause type (declarative, exclamative, closed or open interrogative) and grammatical function of the subordinate clause. (Note that independent of clause type, all examples end with a full-stop.)

1. a. Robin stole the money.

b. [ ] is outrageous.

Clause Type:

Grammatical Function:

2. a. Sandy is going to be late.

b. I know [ ].

Clause Type:

Grammatical Function:

3. a. What a disgrace it was.

b. I remember clearly [ ].

Clause Type:

Grammatical Function:

4. a. Where is Kim going.

b. I have no idea [ ].

Clause Type:

Grammatical Function:

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5. a. Did he answer all test questions.

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