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What is the difference between independent and dependent clauses?
What is the difference between independent and dependent clauses?
- Independent clauses always begin with a subordinating conjunction, while dependent clauses do not.
- Dependent clauses always begin with a relative pronoun or adverb, while independent clauses do not.
- Independent clauses can stand alone as a sentence, while dependent clauses cannot. (correct)
- Dependent clauses can stand alone as a sentence, while independent clauses cannot.
What do adjectival clauses modify?
What do adjectival clauses modify?
- Adverbs
- Prepositions
- Nouns (correct)
- Verbs
What do adverbial clauses modify?
What do adverbial clauses modify?
- Nouns
- Prepositions
- Adverbs
- Verbs (correct)
What do noun clauses act as?
What do noun clauses act as?
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What do noun clauses begin with?
What do noun clauses begin with?
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What do adjectival clauses begin with?
What do adjectival clauses begin with?
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What do adverbial clauses begin with?
What do adverbial clauses begin with?
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What functions can noun clauses have in a sentence?
What functions can noun clauses have in a sentence?
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How can understanding the functions of clauses help writers?
How can understanding the functions of clauses help writers?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of clause?
Which of the following is NOT a type of clause?
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Study Notes
- Clauses contain a subject and a verb.
- Clauses can be independent or dependent.
- Noun clauses act as nouns.
- Adjectival clauses modify nouns.
- Adverbial clauses modify verbs or other adverbs.
- Noun clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions.
- Adjectival clauses begin with relative pronouns or adverbs.
- Adverbial clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions.
- Noun clauses can function as subjects, direct objects, indirect objects, objects of prepositions, or predicate nominatives.
- Understanding the functions of clauses can help writers convey their ideas effectively.
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