Types of Clauses

Types of Clauses

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English

10th - 12th Grade

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1.

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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 (able to stand alone) or dependent (cannot stand alone).

2.

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What is an independent clause?

Back

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

3.

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What is a dependent clause?

Back

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

4.

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Front

What is an adverb clause?

Back

An adverb clause is a dependent clause that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb, often indicating time, cause, condition, or manner.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an adjective clause?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a noun clause?

Back

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

7.

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Front

Example of an adverb clause:

Back

"Because I was tired, I went to bed early." (The clause 'Because I was tired' modifies the verb 'went').

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