Question

Read the passage.

The Millers have adopted a kitten. Since they already have an older cat, they are keeping the kitten in a separate room for a few days. They want to introduce the two cats gradually.

Which is the best description of how the words “Since they already have an older cat” function in the passage?

1. an adjective clause modifying the pronoun they
2. an adverbial clause modifying the verb are keeping
3. an absolute phrase that helps describe the entire sentence
4. an independent clause that is part of a compound sentence

Answer 1

Answer:

2. an adverbial clause modifying the verb are keeping

Explanation:

Adverbial clauses usually begin with a subordinating conjunction like since, after and before, and they contain a subject and a verb. Therefore, the sentence given is a complex sentence, consisting of a dependent or subordinate clause (Since they already have an older cat) and an independent one (they are keeping the kitten in a separate room for a few days).

Answer 2

Answer:

B. The first passage is written for a specific audience.

Explanation: