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1. 1.

   Identify these expressions as phrase (P), clause (C) or sentence (S).

   1. Flowers bloom in spring. __________
   2. In spring. _________
   3. Sigh with relief _________
   4. and we greeted each other ________
   5. because it was raining _________
   6. the plan of the city _________
   7. at the station __________
   8. Are you going to the mall? _________
   9. until I come back _________
   10. What a pleasant baby it is! ___________
2. 2.

   Circle the independent clauses and underline the dependent clauses.

   1. This is the house where my father was born.
   2. God helps those who help themselves.
   3. If you come early, we will play a few games on the computer.
   4. I will go to Shimla when the weather is fine.
   5. If we leave early for the station, we will not get much traffic.
   6. When the teacher entered the class, it was very noisy.
   7. I didn't study because I forgot the exam was today.
   8. I will call you when the film is over.
   9. I planted the flowers because I like flowers.
   10. I could not go for a jog because I woke up late.
3. 3.

   Add suitable words to complete these phrases and clauses and form sentences.

   1. In spring ______________________
   2. So they did not go out to play ______________________
   3. Before she went to bed _______________________
   4. If you help me __________________
   5. Monday mornings _______________________
   6. A new dress ____________________
   7. Because the test was difficult ______________________
   8. While my Father made dinner ________________
   9. When she lived in Paris _________________
   10. His homework __________________
   11. As soon as you reach home ________________
   12. The tennis tournament __________________
4. 4.

   Identify these sentences and write their kind.

   1. Is it going to snow tomorrow? _________________
   2. New leaves sprout from trees. _________________
   3. Please help me. ________________
   4. When will the program begin? ________________
   5. How wonderfully he sings! _________________
   6. I won't follow your advice. ________________
   7. How many students graduated from this university last year? ______________
   8. What punishment should be given to the thieves? ______________
   9. Hurrah! We have won the match. ________________
   10. Turn right at the corner of the temple and wait there till I come. ______________
   11. Please note the homework in your diary. _______________
   12. Do you understand Oriya? _________________
   13. Which ice cream do you like better- chocolate or vanilla? _______________
   14. Open the door. ___________
   15. He is playing golf. _____________
5. 5.

   Identify the kinds of sentences as simple (S), compound (C) or complex (Co).

   1. The baby cried for food. _____________
   2. Being tired, he went to bed. ____________
   3. If you study well, you will pass. _______________
   4. The teacher entered the class. ____________
   5. I saw a girl who had blue eyes. ___________
   6. The earth moves round the sun. ___________
   7. He works hard so he will succeed. ____________
   8. The food was hot so I could not eat. ______________
   9. When I was young, we had a lot of pets. ___________
   10. While Tom reads novels, Jack reads comics. ____________
   11. As it rained heavily, the school was closed. ______________
   12. It rained heavily so the schools were closed. ____________
   13. Everyone enjoyed the film, however I did not. ____________
   14. Although it rained a lot, they enjoyed themselves. ____________
   15. Jigyasa is a teacher and her brother is an engineer. ____________
   16. The cat jumped onto the couch and slept on a cushion. ____________
   17. My friend invited me to a party but I do not want to go. _____________
   18. Rajni likes reading novels but Priyansh loves reading comics. ___________
   19. Although my friend invited me to the party, I do not want to go. _______________
   20. She likes to sleep in but she can get up early if she has work. _____________
   21. Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the time to go anywhere lately. ___________