1- Identify the phrases and the subordinate clauses in the following passage and indicate the

words they modify:

Remember that a plan is only a guide. It is always possible to ignore your original scheme if a more

interesting way of developing your story suddenly occurs to you after you have begun writing. Cross

out your plan neatly with a single line when you have completed it so that it is possible for your

teacher to refer to it if necessary.

2- Correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

a- I will check your presentation when you finish for accuracy

b- While talking with neighbors, the topic of transport came up.

3- Combine the following sentences into one sentence using subordinating conjunctions.

a- The human brain is more powerful that any computer

Computers cannot be compared to human brains

b- Some students have a difficult time taking notes in class.

Some students have not developed listening skills.

They do not read the necessary material before class.

c- My company began offering employees flexible working hours.

Productivity has increased

Absenteeism has declined

4- Develop the following topic sentence into a paragraph.

Living in a large city can be more advantageous than living in a small town.