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.