Kernel Sentences and Embedded Clauses

Which is a kernel sentence?

• The beautiful lady wears black dress.

• The man did not open the door.

Which is a non-kernel sentence?

• The painting in the museum is so meaningful.

• The man who stole the painting is being chased by the police.

Success is not perfection

• kernel

• non-kernel

I don't like chocolates.

• kernel

• non-kernel

Which of the following is a kernel sentence?

• Harry baked the cake.

• The cake which Harry baked is nice.

Which is the embedded clause in the sentence below?

The girl, who was only eight, could play the violin.

• could play the violin

• who was only eight

Which is the embedded clause in the sentence below?

The concert, which was too loud, gave me a headache.

• which was too loud

• The concert

Which is the embedded clause in the sentence below?

Luke, as soon as he heard the news, rushed to the hospital.

• as soon as he heard the news

• rushed to the hospital.

Which is the embedded clause in the sentence below?

My dog, who is very friendly, loves to go for walks in the park.

• loves to go for walks in the park

• who is very friendly

Which is the embedded clause in the sentence below?

The crocodile, which had been lurking under the water, pounced towards its prey.'

• The crocodile

• which had been lurking under the water