Practice: Replace the underlined parts in the following sentences with non-finite clauses or verbless clauses. 1. Once you are over the pass, you will see the town below you. 2. I was wondering whether I should go upstairs or follow Mr. Maxim to the library. 3. It is an illness that can result in total blindness if it is left untreated . 4. Before he entered , Holmes made an examination of the room. 5. His hands, which are numb from the cold , could not stretch out properly. 6. Because I didn’t want to go out that night , I made an excuse. 7. He left early so that he wouldn’t miss the train . 8. James relaxed, he was pleased with his day’s work .