Unclear Subject Practice AK
Are the dependent clause introductions to these sentences written correctly? Is the subject clear? If not, edit the sentence.
- Yes. Klause is the subject of both clauses.
- No. The picnic area can't eat. Try: When we were eating lunch, the picnic area got really windy and cold.
- No. The project could not get sick. Try: Though James was sick, his project turned out to be the best one in the room.
- Yes.
- No. The office cannot be early. Try: When students are early, the office allows them to play on the playground.
- Yes. The kids are the subject of both clauses.
- No. The babies are not old! Try: Though the grandparents were old, the babies made them feel young again.
- Yes.
- No. The dictionary is not what is not understanding. Try: Because she understands nothing, Marnie keeps the French-English dictionary nearby.
- No. Corpses cannot be hopeful. Try: Hopeful, the medical examiner noted that the corpse had some unusual identifying marks.