Juxtaposition, EXERCISES

coordination and subordination 3rd

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In each sentence, underline the clauses and specify if they are coordinated or subordinated.
coordinates.

My daughter is sick; she will not go to school.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

I congratulate you: you passed your exam, and I am proud of you.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Hurry up because you are going to be late and you will miss the train.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Tom swims, runs, rides a bike: he is a great athlete.

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Highlight the subordinating conjunction in each sentence.

She mows the lawn every week to keep her garden well maintained.

Éric often gets angry because he is very sensitive.

He works so that his family can live.

She organizes her house wonderfully before the children arrive.

The dancer is wearing a costume that fits her well.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

I hope you will come to my graduation.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Management has agreed to dialogue so that employees can quickly regain their composure.

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When she comes back, I will explain the problem to her.

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I thought you had moved and settled in the north of Spain.

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I will call you tonight even though I am overwhelmed.

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I think this motorcycle is yours.

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I ask if he will stay.

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EXERCISES
and subordination 3rd

Corrections

In each sentence, underline the clauses and specify whether they are juxtaposed or
coordinates.

My daughter is sick; she will not go to school.

Juxtaposed clause / juxtaposed clause

I congratulate you: you passed your exam, and I am proud of you.

Juxtaposed proposition / Juxtaposed proposition / Coordinated proposition

Hurry up or you will be late and you will miss the train.

Coordinated proposition/ Coordinated proposition/ Coordinated proposition

Tom swims, runs, rides a bike: he is a great athlete.

Juxtaposed proposition / juxtaposed proposition / Juxtaposed proposition

Highlight the subordinating conjunction in each sentence.

She mows the lawn every week to keep her garden well maintained.

Eric always gets angry because he is very sensitive.

He works so that his family can live.

She organizes her house wonderfully before the children arrive.

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Underline the main clauses and identify the subordinate clauses.
The dancer is wearing a costume that fits her well.

Relative subordinate

I hope you will come to my graduation ceremony.

SUBORDINATE CONNECTIVE COMPLEMENT

Management has accepted dialogue so that employees can quickly regain their composure.

CIRCUMSTANTIAL SUBORDINATE

When she returns, I will explain the problem to her.

SUBORDINATE CLAUSE

I thought you had moved and settled in the north of Spain.

SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIVE COMPLEMENT

I will call you tonight although I am overwhelmed.

ADVERBIAL CLAUSE

I think this motorcycle is yours.

COMPLEMENTARY CONJUNCTIVE SUBORDINATE

I wonder if he will stay.

DIRECT INTERROGATIVE SUBORDINATE

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