Three Types of Clauses

It was not hard to be moved by the dedication of the highly skilled doctors, paramedics and crew, who are called out on average five times a day.

• noun clause

• adjective clause

• adverb clause

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CCSS.L.3.1G

He was maligned and rejected by many, though he had done no wrong.

• noun clause

• adjective clause

• adverb clause

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CCSS.L.3.1G

When we go shopping at a supermarket, we often buy more than we need.

• noun clause

• adjective clause

• adverb clause

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CCSS.L.3.1G

For example, common items that most people shop for - like milk and eggs - are usually at the back of the store.

• noun clause

• adjective clause

• adverb clause

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CCSS.L.3.1G

When I was young, I helped to draw water from the river.

• main clause

• adjective clause

• subordinate clause

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CCSS.L.2.1E

This piece of evidence leads experts to believe that the underground city was built to protect the city's residents from enemies.

• noun clause

• adjective clause

• adverb clause

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CCSS.L.2.1E

However, experts are not sure exactly how old the underground city is, because any records of its construction and use have disappeared.

• noun clause

• adjective clause

• adverb clause

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CCSS.L.2.1E

If animals are hardwired to expect fair treatment, it's possible that we are, too.

• noun clause

• adjective clause

• adverb clause

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Scientists chose brown capuchin monkeys for their research because they are known to have strong social bonds.

• noun clause

• adverb clause

• adjective clause

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Movies, also known as films, are a type of visual communication which uses moving pictures and sound to tell stories or teach people something.

• noun clause

• adjective clause

• adverb clause

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CCSS.L.3.1G