Clause Basics
What is a Clause?
a group of words that contain a subject and a verb.
Identify the type of dependent Clause in the sentence provided.
I will call you when I get home.
Adverb Clause
It tells when the action happens.
Make the sentence grammatically correct.
She go to school every day.
She GOES to school every day.
What type of clause acts as a noun in a sentence?
Noun Clause
How many types of Clauses are there?
2
What are two main types of clauses?
Independent and dependent clauses.
Identify the type of dependent Clause in the sentence provided.
The girl who won the competition is my sister.
Adjective Clause
It describes the girl.
Make the sentence grammatically correct.
They was playing football.
They WERE playing football.
What type of clause describes a noun or pronoun?
Adjective Clause
What must every clause contain?
A subject and a verb.
What is an independent clause?
A clause that express a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
Identify the type of dependent Clause in the sentence provided.
What she cooked tasted delicious.
Noun Clause
It acts as the subject of the sentence.
Make the sentence grammatically correct.
Neither of the boys are ready.
Neither of the boys IS ready.
What type of clause tells when,where,why or how something happens?
Adverb Clause
Which type of Clause can stand alone?
Independent Clause
What is dependent clause?
A clause that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.
Identify the type of dependent Clause in the sentence provided.
We stayed inside because it was raining heavily.
Adverb clause
It tells why we stayed inside.
Make the sentence grammatically correct.
She don't know where her books are.
She DOESN'T know where her books are.
Which type of clause is found in this sentence?
Whoever finishes the assignment first will receive a prize.
Noun clause
Another name for an adjective clause?
A relative clause
What are the three types of dependent clauses?
Adjective clause, Adverb Clause and Noun Clause.
Identify the type of dependent Clause in the sentence provided.
What you said surprised everyone in the room.
Noun clause
It acts as the subject of the sentence.
Make the sentence grammatically correct.
If I was you, I would study for the test.
If I WERE you, I would study for the test.
Which type of clause is found in this sentence?
The teacher praised the student because she answered every question correctly.
Adverb Clause
What is the main purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?
It connects a dependent clause to an independent clause and shows relationship between them, such as time, cause, condition, or contrast.