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What is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought?
What is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought?
What type of clause begins with a subordinating conjunction and cannot stand alone as a sentence?
What type of clause begins with a subordinating conjunction and cannot stand alone as a sentence?
What type of clause functions as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun?
What type of clause functions as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun?
What type of clause provides more information about a noun or pronoun?
What type of clause provides more information about a noun or pronoun?
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What is a type of adjective clause that provides more information about a noun or pronoun?
What is a type of adjective clause that provides more information about a noun or pronoun?
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What introduces a relative clause?
What introduces a relative clause?
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What type of clause is 'because I was tired'?
What type of clause is 'because I was tired'?
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What is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence?
What is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence?
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What type of clause typically begins with a subordinating conjunction?
What type of clause typically begins with a subordinating conjunction?
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What type of clause modifies a noun or pronoun?
What type of clause modifies a noun or pronoun?
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Phrases and Clauses
Independent Clauses
- A independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate.
- It expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
- Typically, an independent clause begins with a capital letter and ends with a period.
- Examples:
- I went to the store.
- She ate breakfast.
Dependent Clauses
- A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate, but cannot stand alone as a sentence.
- It does not express a complete thought and relies on an independent clause to complete its meaning.
- Typically, a dependent clause begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g. because, although, if).
- Examples:
- Because I was tired.
- Since I forgot my wallet.
Adjective Clauses
- An adjective clause is a dependent clause that functions as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun.
- It typically begins with a relative pronoun (e.g. who, which, that) and provides more information about the noun or pronoun.
- Examples:
- The book, which was on the table, is mine.
- The student who answered the question correctly won a prize.
Relative Clauses
- A relative clause is a type of adjective clause that provides more information about a noun or pronoun.
- It is introduced by a relative pronoun (e.g. who, which, that, whom) and functions as an adjective.
- Examples:
- The book that I read was interesting.
- The teacher whom I respect is very kind.
Noun Clauses
- A noun clause is a dependent clause that functions as a noun in a sentence.
- It can act as a subject, complement, or object of a verb.
- Typically, a noun clause begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g. that, what, whether).
- Examples:
- What she said was very interesting.
- The fact that he is tired is irrelevant.
- The question is whether we will arrive on time.
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Test your knowledge of independent and dependent clauses, adjective clauses, relative clauses, and noun clauses in English grammar. Identify the different types of clauses and understand how they function in a sentence.
