+Direction+.--_So place these subordinate clauses that they will remove the
obscurity, and then see in how many ways each sentence can be arranged_:--
1. The moon cast a pale light on the graves that were scattered around, as
it peered above the horizon.
2. A large number of seats were occupied by pupils that had no backs.
3. Crusoe was surprised at seeing five canoes on the shore in which there
were savages.
4. This tendency will be headed off by approximations which will be made
from time to time of the written word to the spoken.
5. People had to travel on horseback and in wagons, which was a very slow
way, if they traveled at all.
6. How can brethren partake of their Father's blessing that curse each
other?
7. Two men will be tried for crimes in this town which are punishable with
death, if a full court should attend.
Direction.--_Each of these sentences may have two meanings, supply the two
ellipses in each sentence, and remove the ambiguity:_--
1. Let us trust no strength less than thine.
2. Study had more attraction for him than his friend.
3. He did not like the new teacher so well as his playmates.
4. He aimed at nothing less than the crown.
5. Lovest thou me more than these?
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