Eng12 Sentence exercises compound sentences, adjective clauses

apparently - clearly
The little boy was crying; apparently, something had upset him.

Lesson 1
2. Even though I missed my usual train. FRAG
Even though I missed my usual train. SENT
Even though I missed my usual train, I got to class on time.
I got to class on time even though I missed my usual train.

He is tired because he had a bad sleep. adverb clause
Because he had a bad sleep, he is tired.

5. Tomatoes that are grown in hothouses. FRAG
Tomatoes that are grown in hothouses.
Tomatoes that are grown in hothouses 
adjective clause
Tomatoes that are grown in hothouses taste bad.
Wagamese, who was a foster child, grew up in Ontario.
Schools that are in Vancouver have summer breaks.
SHEC, which is in Vancouver, has a summer break.
A. My sister who is a nurse plays volleyball.
B. My sister, who is a nurse, plays volleyball.

non-essential clause

Beijing, which is the capital of China, is a huge city.
The water bottle that is on my desk is mine. necessary information

My mother who is retired plays mahjong.
My mother, who is retired, plays mahjong.

The teacher who teaches me chemistry is really nice.

Justin Trudeau, who is the prime minister of Canada, is a very handsome man.


, , commas mean something


essential clauses/ restrictive clauses

Understanding and Using English Grammar, Betty Azar