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Independent Clause, Not a Clause, Adjective Clause, or Adverb Clause?
100
Do independent clauses have "blinker/signal" words?
No
100
Define a subordinate clause.
A subordinate clause is a group of words that cannot stand by itself as a complete sentence; it does not express a complete thought. However, it does contain both a subject and a verb.
100
Define an adjective clause.
An adjective clause is a type of subordinate clause that describes a noun or a pronoun by telling which one or what kind.
100
Define an adverb clause.
An adverb clause is a type of subordinate clause that modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb by telling how, when, where, why, to what extent, how much, how long, or under what condition. It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, but does contain both a subject and a verb.
100
If the telephone rings, please answer it. "if the telephone rings"
Adverb Clause
200
Define an independent clause.
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It expresses a complete thought. It contains both a subject and a verb.
200
Name the subordinate clause in the following sentence. If the dress is too long, we will hem it.
If the dress is too long
200
Name the adjective clause in the following sentence. My uncle, who has only one arm, types on a special keyboard.
who has only one arm
200
What are the strategies for identifying adverb clauses in sentences?
Look for commonly used "blinker/signal" words that usually start adverb clauses. These blinker words are located in the green chart on page 165 of the textbook. Additionally, remember that adverb clauses answer the adverb questions how, when, where, why, to what extent, how much, how long, and under what condition.
200
While Evelyn was in India, she learned to make little clay lamps. "while Evelyn was in India"
Adverb Clause
300
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence. To conserve fuel, the ancient Chinese used stir-frying, which is a method for cooking food quickly.
To conserve fuel, the ancient Chinese used stir-frying.
300
Name the subordinate clause in the following sentence. She practiced on her own for six years before she tried out for Little League.
before she tried out for Little League
300
How do you go about identifying adjective clauses? Where can you find the common "blinker/signal" words for adjective clauses?
Adjective clauses usually begin with these blinker words: that, which, who, whom, whose. These words are found in the teal chart on page 162 of the textbook. Additionally, adjective clauses will modify nouns or pronouns by telling which one for what kind.
300
Identify the adverb clause in the following sentence. You may talk quietly until the show begins.
until the show begins
300
About 75 percent of the world's fresh water is frozen in glaciers. "about 75 percent of the world's fresh water"
Not a Clause
400
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence. When Donna Lopiano was a child, she dreamed of pitching for the New York Yankees.
she dreamed of pitching for the New York Yankees
400
Name the two types of subordinate clauses.
Adjective Clauses and Adverb Clauses
400
Identify the adjective clause in the following sentence. On the Internet I learned about Peace Pals, which focuses on people living in harmony with nature and with each other.
which focuses on people living in harmony with nature and with each other
400
What strategy do you use to ensure that you don't mix up adverb clauses with adverb phrases?
Adverb clauses and adverb phrases may both begin with the same "blinker/signal" words. However, if it is a clause, it will have both a subject and a verb. If it is a phrase, it will NOT have both a subject and a verb; it will be a prepositional phrase.
400
A collection of short stories that you would enjoy reading is written by Virginia Hamilton. "that you would enjoy reading"
Adjective Clause
500
How many independent clauses appear in the following sentence? Name them. My mother drove me to school, but my brother rode his bicycle.
Two. My mother drove me to school. My brother rode his bicycle.
500
Name the subordinate clause in the following sentence. Because she often felt tired, Etta decided to include more fruits and vegetables in her diet.
Because she often felt tired
500
Identify the adjective clause in the following sentence. A snorkel is a hollow tube that lets a diver breathe underwater.
that lets a diver breathe underwater
500
Focus on this group of words in the following sentence: "at other sports". Although Lopiano excelled at other sports, baseball remained her favorite. Is "at other sports" an adverb clause or an adverb phrase? How do you know?
It is an adverb phrase because it does not contain a verb. It is a prepositional phrase.
500
Her pitches, which included a lightning fastball, earned her a spot on the team. "Her pitches," ... "earned her a spot on the team."
Independent Clause