Comprehension questions

Divide the following sentences into clauses and label them as independent ordependent or embedded. Also decide whether they are fi nite or non-fi nite.

1 The reasons for the diff erence confi rm the analysis of Chapter VI.

2 Benn’s strategy was shaped by his analysis of Britain’s economic problems and the

political situation as he saw it.

3 Since I had been inoculated against hepatitis before leaving New Zealand, I had

never considered it as a risk.

4 Since the middle of June the joint shop-stewards’ committee had been examining

the issue of direct action.

5 While you are poised for a signifi cant development on the work and personal

front you would be advised to separate fact from fi ction.

6 With Mercury’s move forward, you will soon be hearing the news for which you

have been waiting.

7 She told me that she had not expected Gareth to react quite so violently.

8 They were probably worrying themselves sick about the delay, but there was

nothing we could do about it.