6 The Clause
Exercise 24. Clauses. (1) In the first blank, write n. if the italicized clause is used as a noun, adj. if
used as an adjective, or adv. if used as an adverb. (2) In the second blank, write the function of
each noun clause: s. (subject), d.o. (direct object), p.n. (predicate nominative), o.p. (object of
preposition), or ap. (appositive). [Handbook sections 6.1-6.17]
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1. God washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible
land where tears shall come no more. -H. W. Beecher
2. The mutual confidence on which all else depends can be main-
tained only by an open mind and a brave reliance upon free
discussion. -Learned Hand
3. God pity the man of science who believes in nothing but what he
can prove by scientific methods. -J. G. Holland
4. A fellow who says it cannot be done is likely to be interrupted by
someone doing it.
5. The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are
bold as a lion. -Prov. 28:1
6. Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker. -Prov. 17:5
7. He who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a benefit
when he dies. -Tertullian
8. I know the Bible is inspired because it finds me at greater depths
of my being than any other book. -Coleridge
9. One of the most striking differences between a cat and a lie is that
a cat has only nine lives. -Twain
10. Israel's complaint that an invasion of the Promised Land would be
too dangerous displeased the Lord; as a result, the people of Israel
wandered for forty years before entering the land.