ASSIGNMENT

Label the subject and predicate, identify all the phrases and clauses, and explain the function of each phrase or clause.

Example: Writers adapt their writing to match the rhetorical situation.

The subject is writers, and the predicate is adapt their writing to match the rhetorical situation, which includes an adverbial infinitive to match the rhetorical situation.

1. Fishermen with sunburned faces sat on the beach mending their nets.
2. British tour companies are nudging clients to travel farther away.
3. Opposition parties have boycotted the proceedings, saying the government has packed the conference with its own supporters.
4. 4. She paused to get her breath back and then continued jogging.
5. 5. Spilling the soup on the guest of honor embarrassed the waiter terribly.
6. 6. She claims to have occult powers, given to her by some mysterious spirit.
7. A group of protestors gathered outside, chanting and lobbing firebombs.
8. 8. The quote was from a play written by Shakespeare.
9. 9. She appeared in the doorway, wearing a shimmering blue sequined dress which made her resemble a mermaid.