1.  Describe the best gift you ever RECEIVED and why it was such a great gift.

2. Write the following sentences. Underline the main clauses in each sentence. Then circle the subject and put a square around the verb of each clause. 1. The buses and trains were delayed. 2. The passengers got off the train; then they got back on. Answers: 1) whole main subject is buses and trains and verb is were delayed 2) 2 main and subject of first is passenger and verb is got – the second subject is they and verb is got

3.  Describe the best gift you ever GAVE to someone and why it was such a good gift.

4. Write the sentences. Underline the main clauses once and the subordinate clauses twice. 1. When I was at the shop, I met my friend Sam. 2. Sam used to be my brother’s friend; he’s now my friend because we have many things in common. Answers: 1) main is I met my friend sam and sub is when I was at the shop 2) main sam used to be my brother’s friend and he’s now my friend and sub because we have many things in common

5.  If you could have your picture made with any person living in the world today, who would you choose and why?