Embedded Thoughts: Combining Sentences by Embedding Thoughts Several separate sentences may combine into a more complex sentence when one clause keeps its independence and the others are embedded into it as dependent clauses. Separate sentences: Lobbyists are paid by many private and public organizations. The organizations raise money from people. The people want their opinions to be taken seriously on Capitol Hill. Combined: Lobbyists are paid by many private and public organizations {that raise money from people} {who want their opinions to be taken seriously on Capitol Hill}. Application 10 Several separate sentences can be combined into a more complex sentence when the verb in one keeps its full powers and the verbs in the others become embedded verbals. Separate sentences: Recent polls show public concern about the influence of money in politics. Public concern is rapidly rising. U.S citizens spent $49 million on lobbyists in 1985. The citizens were trying to sway congressional votes. Separate sentences combined: Recent polls show {rapidly rising} public concern about the influence of money in politics. {Trying to influence congressional votes}, U.S. citizens spent $49 million on lobbyists in 1985. Application 11

CONTENTS MAIN PAGE 5.1 Writing 5.2 From Independent to Dependent Clause 5.3 Recognizing Dependent Clauses 5.4 From Verb to Verbal 5.5 Recognizing Verbal Phrases 5.6 Combining Sentences by Embedding Thoughts 5.7 Combining Sentences by Compounding Embedded Thoughts 5.8 Review Part 1 5.8 Review Part 2 5.9 Fun With Grammar 5.10 Return to Your Writing 5.11 Mastery Test