Clauses exercise

Read the following sentences and underline the subordinate clauses in them.

1. Some people act as though they could do no wrong.

2. He wept as if he had been a child.

3. He was so generous that everybody loved him.

4. He had left before I reached his home.

5. He ran so fast that I could not overtake him.

6. I saw James as I was walking down the street.

7. I went to the doctor because I was not feeling well.

8.  I will wait for you until you return.

9. Though he was strong he could not beat his opponent.

10. She said that she would not come.

11. Although I had a headache, I enjoyed the film.

12. As he was not there I left a message with his brother.

Answers

1. Some people act as though they could do no wrong.

2. He wept as if he had been a child.

3. He was so generous that everybody loved him.

4. He had left before I reached his home.

5. He ran so fast that I could not overtake him.

6. I saw James as I was walking down the street.

7. I went to the doctor because I was not feeling well.

8.  I will wait for you until you return.

9. Though he was strong he could not beat his opponent.

10. She said that she would not come.

11. Although I had a headache, I enjoyed the film.

12. As he was not there I left a message with his brother.