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Can somone help me with this sentence please. hellllllllpppppp

Q1. While she was fixing the computer her friend damaged, he entertained them although he was tired.

a. While she was fixing the computer her friend had damaged, = Adv of time

b. he entertained them = main clause --- subj is he, verb is entertained

C. although he was tired = adv of concessions finite verb "was"
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Hello dranoelwcs


  • While she was fixing the computer <adverbial>
  • [the computer] (that) her friend damaged <adjectival>

  • he entertained them <main clause>
  • although he was tired <adverbial>
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