Definitions
What is a clause that does not express a complete thought.
Dependent Clause
Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.
Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.
CX
The results from the doctor's test will tell if Jasmine has strep throat.
Noun
I went to the store with my mother.
Identify the phrase and the function.
Prep
Adverb
Emily (took sick, became ill) on the boat ride.
became ill
A clause that begins with a relative and modifies a noun or a pronoun.
Adjective Clause
S
A child who does not appreciate his parents rarely appreciates anyone.
Adjective
The children built a snowman in the front yard.
Identify the phrase and the function.
Prep
Adv
You (better, had better) return Sandra's call.
had better
A clause that begins with a subordinating conjunction and modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb.
adverb clause
Teresa read Ben Hur for her report, but Tonya read Emma for hers.
We will move on to the next concept since no one has any more questions.
Noun
Listening intently to the thunder, the little child cringed in fear.
Participle
Adjective
Ellen wanted (off, to get off) at the next floor.
to get off
A sentence that has two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools speak because they have to say something.
Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools speak because they have to say something.
CD-CX
That Macbeth desired power more than anything else was evidenced by his actions.
Adverb
Skiing in the Olympics was Melissa's dream.
Gerund
Noun
(We, us) club members meet every Friday during lunch.
We
A sentence which has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
CX
Never spend money before you have earned it.
Never spend money before you have earned it.
CX
Eliza Doolittle, who wanted to open a flower shop, wanted Professor Higgins to teach her to speak like a lady.
Adjective
Jonathan likes to read mystery novels.
Infinitive
Noun
The sour milk smelled (bad, badly).
bad