Clauses Review

Open Ended

In your own words, explain the difference between a clause and a phrase.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a clause?

• into the classroom

• over the rainbow

• runs every morning

• she runs every morning

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a phrase?

• a beautiful day
• since it is a beautiful day

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an independent clause?

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

• A clause that cannot stand alone and adds extra information.

• A clause that describes a noun or pronoun.

• A clause that modifies a verb or adjective.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of an independent clause?

• Because she enjoys reading

• She enjoys reading

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a subordinate (dependent) clause?

• I arrived on time
• because I was late

Multiple Choice

Which sentence includes an adjective clause?

• The fascinating book was borrowed by me.
• The book that I borrowed was fascinating.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of an adverb clause? (Select all that apply.)

• It is a subordinate clause.

• It modifies a verb or adjective.

• It begins with a subordinating conjunction.

• It describes a noun or pronoun.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence includes an adverb clause?

• I will go to the store and buy some milk.
• I will go to the store if it stops raining.

Restrictive Clauses (continued)

Purpose: To define or identify a specific noun by restricting its meaning to a particular group or thing.

Punctuation: No commas are used to separate them from the independent clause.

Pronoun Use: Typically uses "that" for things or ideas.

Example: "The students who study hard will succeed".

Explanation: The clause "who study hard" is essential because it identifies which students will succeed, distinguishing them from other students.

​Nonrestrictive Clauses (continued)

Purpose: To provide additional, descriptive information that is not essential to the main meaning of the sentence.

Punctuation: Are set off by commas from the rest of the sentence.

Pronoun Use: Can use "who" or "whom" for people and "which" for things.

Example: "My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting".

Explanation: The clause "who lives in New York" provides extra information but isn't needed to understand which brother is visiting.

Multiple Choice

Restrictive means

• Unnecessary information

• Necessary information

Multiple Choice

Kaylee, who just graduated from high school, is an accomplished figure skater.

• Restrictive

• Nonrestrictive

Multiple Choice

Decide if the adjective clause is necessary or unnecessary:

People who want to get good grades need to work hard.

• Necessary (restrictive)

• Unnecessary (non-restrictive)

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

• The girl, by whom I sat in class, is an honor student.

• The girl by whom I sat in class is an honor student.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to understand clauses when studying grammar?

• Because clauses help us form complete sentences and express ideas clearly.

• Because clauses are only used in poetry.

• Because clauses are not important in communication.

• Because clauses are the same as phrases.

Open Ended

Why do you think authors use different types of clauses when writing?