Clauses: Building and Refining Compound and Complex Sentences

Question 1

Read the sentence. In what ways does the underlined clause add variety and meaning to the sentence? Check all that apply.The photographs that I stored in the attic are faded and cracked, but I think we can have them restored by a professional.It adds detail about the photographs.It tells the reader which photographs are being discussed.It gets readers excited about photography.It creates a compound-complex sentence.It shows that the photographs can be restored.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It adds detail about the photographs.; It tells the reader which photographs are being discussed.; It creates a compound-complex sentence.

Question 2

Identify the dependent clause in each sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

I have many hobbies, but reading is my favorite hobby because it lets me imagine other worlds.: because it lets me imagine other worlds; Even though some people dislike reading, I think that they can change their opinion, but they need to meet the right book.: Even though some people dislike reading; The very first book that I read was a mystery, and I have been intrigued by this genre ever since.: that I read

Question 3

✔ Even though some people dislike readingI think that they can change their opinion they need to meet the right book

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Even though some people dislike reading

Question 4

The very first book ✔ that I readI have been intrigued by this genre

Revolt · Accepted Answer

that I read

Question 5

I have many hobbies reading is my favorite ✔ because it lets me imagine other worlds

Revolt · Accepted Answer

because it lets me imagine other worlds; Selection 1: because it lets me imagine other worlds; Selection 2: Even though some people dislike reading; Selection 3: that I read

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