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Subordinate Clauses
Independent Clauses
Relative Pronouns
Types of Subordinate Clauses
Misplaced, Dangling, or Correct?
100
Since you've taken your exam, you probably don't feel like studying for tomorrow.
Since - exam.
100
Before Jess bought her new car, she remembered that her grandmother might give her an old sedan.
she remembered that her grandmother might give her an old sedan.
100
The car that hit me was yellow.
That
100
We know the cake is done WHEN THE TIMER RINGS.
Adverbial clause.
100
Having read your letter, my dog will stay indoors until the ducklings fly off.
Dangling - Having read your letter, we will keep our dog indoors until the ducklings fly off.
200
Until he apologizes for his rude behavior, I refuse to see him.
Until - behavior.
200
Although Matt had taken several courses in computer science, he couldn't solve the problems with his hard drive.
he couldn't solve the problems with his hard drive.
200
The student whose phone just rang should stand up.
Whose
200
You don't want to know WHAT AUNT NORA PUTS IN HER SOUP.
Noun clause
200
Piled up next to the washer, I began doing the laundry.
Misplaced - I began doing the laundry piled up next to the washer.
300
I wore my boots because it looked like it might snow.
because - snow.
300
It isn't necessary to cram all night if you have studied a little each day.
It isn't necessary to cram all night
300
Mr. M, who is very short, is my teacher.
who
300
Our school, WHICH IS THE BEST SCHOOL IN THE COUNTY, is PGHS.
Adjectival clause
300
Standing on the balcony, the ocean view was magnificent.
Dangling - Standing on the balcony, we had a magnificent ocean view.
400
I went to see the new Hunger Games movie because I have read all of the books.
I - movie
400
I will stop playing the piano when you go to sleep.
I will stop playing the piano.
400
It took me a while to get used to people who eat popcorn loudly during a movie.
who
400
WHOEVER WINS THE GAME will play in the tournament.
Noun clause
400
While taking out the trash, the bag broke.
Dangling - While Stephen was taking out the trash, the bag broke.
500
I love Katniss Everdeen because she's equal parts beautiful and deadly.
I love Katniss Everdeen.
500
Bill signed the contract but never agreed to purchase the CDs.
Two independent clauses - Bill signed the contract; he never agreed to purchase the CDs.
500
The library did not have the book that I wanted.
That
500
The book THAT IS ON THE FLOOR should be returned to the library
Adjectival clause
500
The faulty alarm nearly sounded five times yesterday.
Misplaced - The faulty alarm system sounded nearly five times yesterday.