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.