Question

Scientists have found traces of an ancient forest that once grew on an empty lot in New Jersey.

Which best identifies the subordinate clause?

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Question 3 options:

a)
on an empty lot in New Jersey



b)
that once grew on an empty lot in New Jersey



c)
Scientists have found traces of an ancient forest

Answer 1

Answer:

b) that once grew on an empty lot in New Jersey

Explanation:

Subordinate clauses are groups of related words having a subject and a verb that does not express a complete thought on their own, and therefore, should always be with another clause in order to make sense. Option B has those characteristics. This clause has a subject which is “ancient forest” (the function of “that” is to refer to that subject) and a verb: “grew,” and if we removed this clause from the sentence, the clause would not make sense because it does not express a complete idea on its own

Furthermore, this clause is an adjective clause because it gives us information about the noun “ancient forest.”

Answer 2

Answer:

B.

Explanation:

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