Disconnected Dependent Clauses

Application 8

Instructions Combine each group of ideas into a single complete sentence. Put any modifying clause as close as possible to the word it modifies. The sentence you write might be different from the one provided by the computer (click the "answer" button). Compare your answers, also, to those of your classmates. 1. The people will introduce you to Pablo's boss. Who work in the shipping department. Who has lots of friends.      2. I was up until 2:00 A.M. watching the game. That Red had taped for me on his VCR. Which explains my crabby mood today.      3. I found the shoes in your closet. That you lost. Which looks like an abandoned shed.      4. She told me an amazing story. That even your dad will believe. Who doesn't fool easily.      5. Those dazzling young dancers may be the reason for the show's success. Whose silver tunics are covered with feathers.

CONTENTS MAIN PAGE 8.1 Pretest 8.2 Your Writing 8.3 Incomplete Verbs 8.4 Disconnected Prepositional Phrases 8.5 Disconnected Verbal Phrases 8.6 Disconnected Dependent Clauses 8.7 Review and Practice 8.8 Fun with Grammar 8.9 Return to Your Writing 8.10 Mastery Test