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Which sentence contains a dependent clause?
Which sentence contains a dependent clause?
- He fell ill and died in 1799, but we know that his legacy continues today.
- Since James Madison served as president from 1809 to 1817, Dolley Madison was one of the earliest First Ladies. (correct)
- Although he and Alexander Hamilton worked together on the Federalist Papers, Madison opposed many of Hamilton's ideas. (correct)
- Madison was also one of the authors of the Federalist Papers, which argued for support of the constitution. (correct)
Which sentence contains a noun clause?
Which sentence contains a noun clause?
- Whoever is going with us should meet at my house at 8:00 a.m. (correct)
- He fell ill and died in 1799, but we know that his legacy continues today.
- The street musicians sang to whomever passed them. (correct)
- The investigation of the bank robbery determined who committed the crime. (correct)
What is the function of the noun clause in this sentence? The investigation of the bank robbery determined who committed the crime.
What is the function of the noun clause in this sentence? The investigation of the bank robbery determined who committed the crime.
Direct object.
What is the function of the noun clause in this sentence? The street musicians sang to whomever passed them.
What is the function of the noun clause in this sentence? The street musicians sang to whomever passed them.
How can these sentences be combined to include a dependent clause? The coach announced the starters. The players sat on the bench.
How can these sentences be combined to include a dependent clause? The coach announced the starters. The players sat on the bench.
How can these sentences be combined to include a dependent clause? The pianist had great talent. He could play Rachmaninoff blindfolded.
How can these sentences be combined to include a dependent clause? The pianist had great talent. He could play Rachmaninoff blindfolded.
How can these sentences be combined to include a dependent clause? The lifeguard was on duty. She pulled a toddler out of the pool.
How can these sentences be combined to include a dependent clause? The lifeguard was on duty. She pulled a toddler out of the pool.
When the Revolutionary War ended, ______
When the Revolutionary War ended, ______
Until she was seriously injured, ______
Until she was seriously injured, ______
Because he made significant discoveries about electricity, ______
Because he made significant discoveries about electricity, ______
Study Notes
Dependent Clauses
- A dependent clause cannot stand alone and relies on an independent clause for meaning.
- Example sentence: "Since James Madison served as president from 1809 to 1817, Dolley Madison was one of the earliest First Ladies," highlights a dependent clause.
- Another example with a dependent clause: "Although he and Alexander Hamilton worked together on the Federalist Papers, Madison opposed many of Hamilton's ideas."
Noun Clauses
- Noun clauses can function in a sentence as a subject, object, or complement.
- Example of a noun clause functioning as a direct object: "The investigation of the bank robbery determined who committed the crime."
- Example of a noun clause functioning as the object of a preposition: "The street musicians sang to whomever passed them."
Combining Sentences with Dependent Clauses
- Sentences can be combined by adding a dependent clause.
- For instance, "The coach announced the starters. The players sat on the bench." can be combined to: "The coach announced the starters while the players sat on the bench."
- Another example: "The pianist had great talent. He could play Rachmaninoff blindfolded." can be combined to: "The pianist's great talent was that he could play Rachmaninoff blindfolded."
Sentence Completion with Dependent Clauses
- Sentences can be initiated with phrases that imply a dependent clause.
- Examples include:
- "When the Revolutionary War ended,"
- "Until she was seriously injured,"
- "Because he made significant discoveries about electricity,"
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Description
This quiz focuses on identifying independent, dependent, and noun clauses in sentences. Test your understanding of clause types with practical examples and enhance your grammar skills. Perfect for students looking to improve their writing and comprehension abilities.
