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What type of clause has a subject and a predicate, but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence?
What type of clause has a subject and a predicate, but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence?
Which type of clause provides additional information about a noun in the sentence?
Which type of clause provides additional information about a noun in the sentence?
What type of clause is introduced by a coordinating conjunction?
What type of clause is introduced by a coordinating conjunction?
What type of clause functions as a single part of speech?
What type of clause functions as a single part of speech?
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Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?
Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?
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What type of clause can stand alone as a complete sentence?
What type of clause can stand alone as a complete sentence?
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Which of the following is an example of a relative clause?
Which of the following is an example of a relative clause?
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What type of clause is a dependent clause that provides additional information about the main clause?
What type of clause is a dependent clause that provides additional information about the main clause?
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Which of the following is an example of a coordinate clause?
Which of the following is an example of a coordinate clause?
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What type of clause begins with a subordinating conjunction?
What type of clause begins with a subordinating conjunction?
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Study Notes
Clauses
Independent Clauses
- A clause that has a subject and a predicate (verb)
- Can stand alone as a complete sentence
- Examples:
- I went to the store.
- She is studying for the exam.
Dependent Clauses
- A clause that 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. (incomplete sentence)
- Unless you apologize. (incomplete sentence)
Relative Clauses
- A dependent clause that begins with a relative pronoun (e.g. who, which, that, whom, etc.)
- Provides additional information about a noun in the sentence
- Examples:
- The book, which is on the table, is mine.
- The student who answered the question correctly got a prize.
Subordinate Clauses
- A dependent clause that provides additional information about the main clause
- Can be introduced by a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun
- Examples:
- I went to the store because I needed milk.
- The teacher, who was very patient, explained the concept again.
Coordinate Clauses
- Two or more independent clauses joined together using a coordinating conjunction (e.g. and, but, or, so, etc.)
- Each clause has a subject and a predicate
- Examples:
- I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
- She studied for the exam, but she still didn't feel prepared.
Embedded Clauses
- A clause that is embedded within another clause
- Functions as a single part of speech (e.g. noun, adjective, adverb)
- Examples:
- The fact that I was tired surprised me. (embedded clause "that I was tired" functions as a noun)
- The book, whose author is unknown, is on the shelf. (embedded clause "whose author is unknown" functions as an adjective)
Clauses
Independent Clauses
- Have a subject and a predicate (verb)
- Can stand alone as a complete sentence
- Examples: I went to the store, She is studying for the exam
Dependent Clauses
- Have a subject and a predicate, but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence
- Begin with a subordinating conjunction (e.g. because, although, if, unless, etc.)
- Examples: Because I was tired, Unless you apologize
Relative Clauses
- Begin with a relative pronoun (e.g. who, which, that, whom, etc.)
- Provide additional information about a noun in the sentence
- Examples: The book, which is on the table, is mine, The student who answered the question correctly got a prize
Subordinate Clauses
- Provide additional information about the main clause
- Can be introduced by a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun
- Examples: I went to the store because I needed milk, The teacher, who was very patient, explained the concept again
Coordinate Clauses
- Two or more independent clauses joined together using a coordinating conjunction (e.g. and, but, or, so, etc.)
- Each clause has a subject and a predicate
- Examples: I went to the store, and I bought some milk, She studied for the exam, but she still didn't feel prepared
Embedded Clauses
- Function as a single part of speech (e.g. noun, adjective, adverb)
- Examples: The fact that I was tired surprised me, The book, whose author is unknown, is on the shelf
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Test your knowledge of clauses in English grammar. Learn to distinguish between independent and dependent clauses.
