Clauses

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can be independent or dependent.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. It expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It does not express a complete thought.

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What kind of clause is: 'He napped after he ate'?

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Adverb clause.

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What kind of clause is: 'Fidget spinners, which many people enjoy, are supposed to relieve stress'?

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Adjective clause.

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What kind of clause is: 'I like ice cream'?

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Independent clause.

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What kind of clause is: 'Ms. Keller wants to know who spilled soda on the floor'?

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Noun 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 indicating time, reason, or condition.

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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 more information about it.

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What is a noun clause?

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A noun clause is a dependent clause that acts as a noun in a sentence, often serving as a subject or object.