Phrases and Clauses Review

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the function of an adverb clause.

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An adverb clause modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb in the main clause, providing information about when, where, why, how, or to what extent.

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Identify the function of an adjective clause.

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An adjective clause modifies a noun or pronoun in the main clause, providing more information about it.

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Identify the function of a noun clause.

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A noun clause acts as a noun in the sentence, which can be a subject, object, or complement.

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Example of an independent clause.

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"She enjoys reading books." This clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Example of a dependent clause.

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"Although she enjoys reading books," this clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause to complete the thought.

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What is the difference between an independent and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause.

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What is an adverb clause?

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An adverb clause is a dependent clause that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb, often answering questions like when, where, why, or how.

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What is an adjective clause?

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An adjective clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about it.