Adjective, Adverb, and Noun Clauses

Give an example of an adjective clause.

• 'The car that I bought is red.'

• 'Running fast is important.'

• 'She sings beautifully.'

• 'The book on the table is mine.'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

What is a noun clause?

• A type of independent clause that can stand alone as a sentence.

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

• A phrase that describes a verb in a sentence.

• A clause that provides additional information about a noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the function of an adverb clause in a sentence?

• An adverb clause provides information about how, when, where, or why something happens.

• An adverb clause modifies a noun in the sentence.

• An adverb clause connects two independent clauses.

• An adverb clause provides a definition of the main clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Identify the clause: 'The reporter [who is very well respected] received an exclusive interview.'

• Adverbial clause

• Noun clause

• Adjective clause

• Prepositional clause

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

What is the function of an adjective clause in a sentence?

• It connects two independent clauses.

• It describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun.

• It serves as the main verb in a sentence.

• It indicates the time of the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

Give an example of a noun clause.

• 'I don't know what he wants.'

• 'Running is fun.'

• 'The cat sat on the mat.'

• 'She sings beautifully.'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the function of a noun clause in a sentence?

• A noun clause acts as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

• A noun clause is used to modify verbs in a sentence.

• A noun clause serves as an adverbial phrase in a sentence.

• A noun clause is a type of prepositional phrase.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Give an example of an adverb clause.

• 'I will call you when I arrive home.'

• 'She runs quickly.'

• 'The cat sat on the mat.'

• 'He is taller than his brother.'

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Identify the clause: '[Whoever likes pepperoni pizza] will have a wonderful time at my party.'

• Noun clause.

• Adverbial clause.

• Relative clause.

• Independent clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is an adverb clause?

• A dependent clause that modifies a noun and begins with a coordinating conjunction.

• A dependent clause that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb and often begins with subordinating conjunctions like 'although,' 'because,' or 'when.'

• A phrase that provides additional information about a subject without a verb.

• An independent clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G