Phrases and Clauses Review

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What is a dependent clause?

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An incomplete sentence that cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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A complete sentence that can stand alone and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a noun clause?

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A dependent clause that acts as a noun in a sentence.

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Identify the function of an adjective clause.

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An adjective clause modifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence.

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What is an adverb clause?

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A dependent clause that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb.

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Example of a noun clause in a sentence.

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"What she said" is the noun clause in the sentence: "What she said surprised everyone."

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Identify the adjective clause in this sentence: "The book that I borrowed was fascinating."

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The adjective clause is "that I borrowed."

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What does an adverb clause answer in a sentence?

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An adverb clause answers questions like when, where, why, how, to what extent, or under what condition.

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What is the role of a relative pronoun in an adjective clause?

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A relative pronoun introduces the adjective clause and relates it to a noun or pronoun.

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Example of a dependent clause.

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"Although it was raining" is a dependent clause.