The task is to convert the underlined word in each sentence into a noun clause using the provided subordinating conjunction in parentheses. Let's solve each problem step by step:
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1. I look forward to going to the observatory to meet him. (where)
- Underlined word:
him
- Subordinating conjunction:
where
- Solution: Replace "him" with a noun clause starting with "where."
- The sentence becomes:
I look forward to going to the observatory where I will meet him.
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2. We don't know the reason for the change in schedule. (why)
- Underlined word:
reason
- Subordinating conjunction:
why
- Solution: Replace "reason" with a noun clause starting with "why."
- The sentence becomes:
We don't know why there was a change in the schedule.
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3. Jenny's strength is her kindness. (that)
- Underlined word:
kindness
- Subordinating conjunction:
that
- Solution: Replace "kindness" with a noun clause starting with "that."
- The sentence becomes:
Jenny's strength is that she is kind.
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4. I am not sure about her absence. (if)
- Underlined word:
absence
- Subordinating conjunction:
if
- Solution: Replace "absence" with a noun clause starting with "if."
- The sentence becomes:
I am not sure if she will be absent.
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5. Today, Mrs. King taught the workings of the limbic system. (how)
- Underlined word:
workings
- Subordinating conjunction:
how
- Solution: Replace "workings" with a noun clause starting with "how."
- The sentence becomes:
Today, Mrs. King taught how the limbic system works.
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6. Ann has chosen the restaurant for dinner. (where)
- Underlined word:
restaurant
- Subordinating conjunction:
where
- Solution: Replace "restaurant" with a noun clause starting with "where."
- The sentence becomes:
Ann has chosen where to have dinner.
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Final Answers:
1.
I look forward to going to the observatory where I will meet him.
2.
We don't know why there was a change in the schedule.
3.
Jenny's strength is that she is kind.
4.
I am not sure if she will be absent.
5.
Today, Mrs. King taught how the limbic system works.
6.
Ann has chosen where to have dinner.
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ I look forward to going to the observatory where I will meet him.} \\
2. & \text{ We don't know why there was a change in the schedule.} \\
3. & \text{ Jenny's strength is that she is kind.} \\
4. & \text{ I am not sure if she will be absent.} \\
5. & \text{ Today, Mrs. King taught how the limbic system works.} \\
6. & \text{ Ann has chosen where to have dinner.}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of noun clause worksheet.
