Q: If Many of these elegant Renaissance houses now serve as museums and libraries., can we say that "These elegant Renaissance houses serve as museums and libraries."?

A: yes

Q: If No new elder had yet been selected but everyone expected the blacksmith Grado to take the seat., can we say that "Everyone thought Grado would be the new elder."?

A: yes

Q: If A few days later the king was dead, leaving a week-old baby girl to inherit the Scottish crown., can we say that "An infant girl just a week old inherited the Scottish crown when the king died. "?

A: yes

Q: If Things has been very quiet here lately, he said wistfully., can we say that "He thought that things have been especially quiet here lately."?

A:
yes