Clauses
What is a group of words containing a subject and verb, which is part of a complex or compound sentence, called?
A clause
Name two conjunctions that can introduce a clause of reason.
Because, since, so as to, so that, in order to
True or False: A clause of reason expresses a logical result.
e.g. I took my umbrella this morning since it was raining.
True
______ Tom had all weekend to do his homework, he waited until Sunday night to start writing his science paper.
Even though/Although
I had to leave work early... (clause of reason)
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e.g. because I was sick; since I had a doctor's appointment; because I had to take my child to the dentist; etc
Define independent clause
A group of words (with a subject and verb) that express a complete thought; it can stand on its own.
Name 3 conjunctions that can introduce a clause of concession.
Although, even though, though, in spite of, despite, while, but
What does a clause of concession express?
e.g. I took my umbrella this morning even though the sun was shining brightly, and the sky was blue.
An unexpected/opposite idea or a suprising twist to main idea.
We are not sure who broke the window ________ we were not at home when it happened.
because, since
(Clause of concession), I had to leave work early again.
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Even though/Although I had been out of work all week; Even though/Although my manager frowns upon it; Even though/Although I was late this morning...
Define dependent clause
A group of words usually with subject and verb that cannot stand on its own; does not express a complete thought.
True or False: A clause of concession or a clause of reason does not always have to come at the beginning of a sentence.
TRUE
Complete the clause of reason appropriately:
I am studying English because...
Answers will vary: need group of words with subject and verb that gives a logical reason
e.g. I want to improve my English; I want to speak better English.
She still had her heat turned on ________ the temperature has been in the 60s and 70s for the last week.
even though/although
(Clause of concession), I left as soon as my friend called me.
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Although/Even though I really wanted to stay at the party; Although/Even though I was ready for a night at home with Netflix; Although/Even though the movie seemed like a good one; Even though/Al-though I didn't want to leave...
Punctuation that separates clause of concession or clause of reason from independent clause
Comma
If the main clause follows the clause of reason or clause of concession, what punctuation mark is needed to separate them?
A comma
Complete this sentence appropriately, considering the clause of concession stated:
Even though the Smartphone is so popular,...
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e.g. not everyone can afford one.; not everyone wants one.; I don't want one; I prefer the ____.
______ I wasn't using the lawnmower at the moment, I loaned it to my neighbor.
Since/Because
Create a sentence of your own with a clause of reason.
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Identify the main clause
Even though today is Wednesday, it feels like a Monday to me!
Identify the clause of reason and the clause of concession in the following sentence:
Even though we were having our final exam in class, I could not attend because I had the flu.
Clause of reason: because I had the flu
Clause of concession: Even though we were having our final exam in class
Combine these 2 sentences with the clause of concession following the main clause:
Ana really prefers dogs. She has five cats. (use even though)
Ana has five cats even though she really prefers dogs.
________ she had wanted to visit the Grand Canyon this June, she decided to go to Paris with her friends ______ avoid an argument.
Even though/Although
in order to
Create a sentence of your own using a clause of concession.
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