identifying types of clauses upper intermediate

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Identify the following clauses in the sentences below

Identify the following clauses in the sentences below. Match the type of clause from A to K with the sentences from 1 to 11.

A) Linking to previous sentence

B) Concessive clause

C) Rhetorical question

D) Reason clause

E) Emphasizing new information

F) ing-clause

G) Purpose clause

H) Prepositional phrase

I) Adjectival phrase

J) Inversion

K) Time clause

1. Although for the wrong reason, the Depeche Modes concert was a memorable event.

2. Why some of the clocks were put in their boxes with the alarm switched on is a mystery, but this was the case.

3. Two weeks later I checked my balance again so as to be sure that everything was fine.

4. It is appropriate to remind the reader that the dinner guests went straight on to the concert, armed with these ticking timebombs!

5. Having reached the summit, they saw a breathtaking view of the valley.

6. When you see her, youll notice how much shes changed.

7. As the animals were inside huge cages and locked, nobody in the audience had realized what the problem was.

8. There were some 400 of these, each paying at least 500$ for the privilege of attending.

9. No sooner had the man drunk the wine than he dropped to the floor.

10. Beautifully dressed, lean and tanned, Diane got off the car.

11. Due to the delay, the band arrived at the concert later than expected.