16 Questions
What is the main characteristic of an independent clause?
It expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a complete sentence.
What is the purpose of a relative clause?
To provide additional information about a noun in the main clause.
What is the primary function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?
To introduce a dependent clause and provide additional information about the main clause.
How do adverbial clauses modify the main clause?
They modify the verb or action in the main clause.
What distinguishes a dependent clause from an independent clause?
A dependent clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
How do relative pronouns introduce relative clauses?
They introduce the clause and provide additional information about a specific noun.
What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?
To introduce a dependent clause and show its relationship to the main clause.
How do adverbial clauses function in a sentence?
They modify the verb or action in the main clause, providing information about time, place, or manner.
What is the key difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?
An independent clause expresses a complete thought, while a dependent clause does not.
A clause that expresses a complete thought is called an ______ clause.
independent
A ______ clause begins with a relative pronoun and provides additional information about a noun in the main clause.
relative
A dependent clause that functions as a noun in a sentence is called a ______ clause.
nominal
A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence is a ______ clause.
dependent
A ______ clause begins with a subordinating conjunction and provides additional information about the main clause.
subordinate
Independent clauses have a ______ and a predicate.
subject
Examples of subordinating conjunctions include ______, although, if, and unless.
because
Study Notes
Dependent and Independent Clauses
Types of Clauses
Independent Clauses
- A clause that expresses a complete thought
- Has a subject and a predicate
- Can stand alone as a complete sentence
- Examples:
- I went to the store.
- She ate breakfast.
Dependent Clauses
- A clause that does not express a complete thought
- Has a subject and a predicate, but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence
- Begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g. because, although, if, unless, etc.)
- Examples:
- Because I was tired.
- Since I forgot my wallet.
Types of Dependent Clauses
Relative Clauses
- Introduced by a relative pronoun (e.g. who, which, that, whom)
- Provide additional information about a noun in the main clause
- Examples:
- The book, which is on the table, is mine.
- The student who got the highest grade is awarded a scholarship.
Subordinate Clauses
- Introduced by a subordinating conjunction (e.g. because, although, if, unless, etc.)
- Provide additional information about the main clause
- Examples:
- I went to bed early because I was tired.
- She studied hard for the exam although she was not feeling well.
Adverbial Clauses
- Introduced by an adverb (e.g. when, where, why, how)
- Modify the verb or action in the main clause
- Examples:
- I will meet you when I finish work.
- She sings beautifully because she has a good voice.
Note: These types of clauses can be combined to create complex sentences.
Identify and understand independent and dependent clauses, including relative, subordinate, and adverbial clauses. Learn to recognize and construct complex sentences.
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