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Clauses
S or I
ADJ, ADV, N
N Function
Writing
100
A group of words that have a subject and a verb that can or cannot stand alone.
What is a clause
100
because I have lived in several states
What is a subordinate clause
100
Those students (whose books are overdue) must pay large fines before getting a report card.
What is an adjective clause
100
Free samples were given to whoever asked for them.
What is the object of the preposition
100
Construct a sentence that has a subordinate clause.
200
These are the two types of clauses
What subordinate and independent clauses
200
his writing has improved
What is an independent clause
200
(When I finish my homework), I will call you to check my answers.
What is an adverb clause
200
However the grade was earned seemed to be the easiest way to pass the class.
What is the subject
200
Construct a sentence with an adjective clause.
300
These words begin most adverb clauses.
What are subordinate conjunctions
300
everyone laughed at the joke
What is an independent clause
300
The biggest moment in New Orleans history was (when they won Superbowl XLIV.)
What is a noun clause
300
Billy Bob was who I wanted to marry until George swept me off my feet.
What is a predicate nominative
300
Construct a sentence with an adverb clause
400
These words begin most adjective clauses.
What are relative pronouns
400
which seemed to be the reason for the delay
What is a subordinate clause
400
I will study with Marie (until my mother comes home from bingo.)
What is an adverb clause
400
I can see that this plate is chipped on the edge.
What is a direct object
400
Construct a sentence with a noun clause
500
These words can replace a noun clause in any sentence
What are pronouns (it)
500
run
What is an independent clause
500
(Whoever stole the last cookie) should be banned from being in the kitchen without proper supervision.
What is a noun clause
500
She gave whoever passed the test a free homework pass for the nine weeks.
What is an indirect object
500
Construct a sentence with a noun and either an adjective or an adverb clause