lowing paragraph which contain a consequent clause, and underline it.

4. Write the two complex sentences in the following paragraph which contain a comparative clause, and underline it.

5. Write the two complex sentences in the following paragraph which contain a concessive clause, and underline it.

6. Write the two complex sentences in the following paragraph which contain an explanatory clause, and underline it.

7. Write the three complex sentences in the following paragraph which contain two principal clauses that are equivalent.

8. Write the two complex sentences in the following paragraph which contain two principal clauses that are antithetical.

PARAGRAPH FOR EXERCISES.

A magistrate, or any other ruler, must act solely for the public good. Some people, if not closely watched, will indulge in every species of mischief. Good faith should remain in the hearts of kings, though it were to depart from the rest of the world. To destroy the good name of a fellow creature is as wicked as to destroy his goods. Edward would not receive the surrender of the garrison of Calais, unless they yielded entirely to his mercy. Men are industrious, that they may obtain comforts. Neither fear nor favour should prevent us from performing our duty. Themistocles, the Athenian general, was a good soldier, but not a conscientious mau. When old age comes upon us, the pleasures of youth no longer affect us. Hear instruction, and be wise. His reasoning was so feeble that no one was convinced by his arguments. Though God is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly. As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. Elizabeth was the greatest queen that ever reigned. Time flies fast, yet it sometimes appears to move

slowly. We have met with many disappointments; and, if life continue, we shall probably meet with many more. The memory of Herod can only be held in abhorrence, since he was guilty of the most atrocious crimes. He was deficient in both perseverance and prudence; hence he was unsuccessful in all his undertakings.

SECTION III.

CONSTRUCTION OF COMPLEX SENTENCES.

1. Write three complex sentences, each containing one principal and one secondary clause.

2. Write three complex sentences, each containing one principal and two secondary clauses.

3. Write three complex sentences, each containing one principal and three secondary clauses.

4. Write three complex sentences, each containing two principal clauses.

5. Write three complex sentences, each containing three principal clauses.

6. Write three complex sentences, each containing one principal and two co-ordinate secondary clauses. 7. Write three complex sentences, each containing a principal and two secondary clauses, one of which is subordinate to the other.

1. Write three complex sentences, each containing a principal and adjective clause.

2. Write three complex sentences, each containing a principal and relative clause.

3. Write three complex sentences, each containing a principal and adverbial clause.

4. Write three complex sentences, each containing a principal and participial clause.

5. Write three complex sentences, each containing a principal and connective clause.

6. Write three complex sentences, each containing a principal and infinitive clause.

7. Write three complex sentences, each containing a principal and absolute clause.

8. Write three complex sentences, each containing a principal and appposition clause.

1. Write three complex sentences, each containing a principal and conditional clause.

2. Write three complex sentences, each containing a principal and causal clause.

3. Write three complex sentences, each containing a principal and consequent clause.

4. Write three complex sentences, each containing a principal and comparative clause.

5. Write three complex sentences, each containing a principal and concessive clause.

6. Write three complex sentences, each containing a principal and explanatory clause.

7. Write three complex sentences, each containing two principal clauses that are equivalent.

8. Write three complex sentences, each containing two principal clauses that are antithetical.

ELLIPTICAL EXERCISES UPON PRINCIPAL AND
SECONDARY CLAUSES.

1. Supply a principal clause to each of the following secondary clauses.

The wind being favourable,

army in three lines,

Having drawn up his

Land being descried,

When the earth comes between the sun and the moon,

If he be rewarded according to his desert, sugar is principally made from the sugar-cane, the interview I had with him,

may become learned,

express his feelings.

struction of ships.

mate objects.

Although
From

In order that you

that he could not

as it is chiefly used in the conthat he was not expected to live.

by which we attribute life and intelligence to inanias those who pretend to be always in as well as the largest lake in Scotland. He The man who gives

the right.

Temperance and

who is the slowest to promise
his children a habit of industry,
exercise, however little they may be regarded,
piness, the great object of human desire,
like the sun,

Hope, the balm of life,

severance, when properly directed,

never tasted affliction

НарCharity, Per

Those who have

2. Supply a secondary clause to each of the follow

ing principal clauses.

We do not believe the liar,

till to morrow other

.

The eagle is said to be the only animal

We should never delay

Never entrust those duties to an

Man is the only animal

, yet will I trust in

What signify great talents,

It is the province of superiors to direct, No affection is more deeply rooted in human nature so will the followers be.

men will en

others are deterred

him.
the inhabitants were put to the sword.
the army was thrown into confusion.
counter the greatest dangers.
from committing like offences.
would not hurt us. The lion,

of beasts. The elephant, Africa, London,

is justly called the king

is a native both of Asia and

is situated on the river Thames.

is situated on the Firth of Forth. Cowas not rewarded according to his merits. is the means of curing many diseases. must study grammar. Religion,

ought to be the most important concern of life.

3. Supply two secondary clauses to each of the following principal clauses.

The camel is called the "ship of the desert," vessel arrived from the West Indies,

The earth has two revolutions,

tor is a great circle,

The

It is gratifying
The equa-

Eclipses can only take place,

The chief difference between man and the lower animals consists in this, We should always lay up something, How much better to give to the deserving poor,

counteract the design of nature,

feeling,

We

Patriotism is that

The

contains a

-, is called

Benevolence is that sentiment,
is called the king of birds. London,

eagle,
is situated on the river Thames.
population of nearly one million.
the pole star. The sheep,

less of all animals. Riches,

is one of the most harm

often bring misery to the

are often found

to be more modest than persons of inferior qualities. Ani

mals,
sagacity. A nation like Great Britain,

make up for that defect by their cunning and

sity, consume much timber. Wool,

portant article of commerce.

must, of necesforms a most im

4. Add a conditional clause to each of the following principal clauses.

he cannot expect to reap in autumn.

would have written these exercises more correctly.

, you

we shall everywhere discover traces of the goodness of God. they would have been better scholars.

will not be pardoned.

he the sun would begin to illumi

nate all parts of its surface at the same moment. He will

What signify the advices of a

We shall never overcome difficulties,

We must be punctual,

D