Clauses Independent Dependent Clauses Clauses Definition A clause
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![Clauses vs. Phrases • A phrase is a group of words without a subject Clauses vs. Phrases • A phrase is a group of words without a subject](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-3.jpg)
![Independent (Main) Clauses • An independent (or main) clause can stand on its own. Independent (Main) Clauses • An independent (or main) clause can stand on its own.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-4.jpg)
![Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses • A dependent (or subordinate) clause is not a complete thought. Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses • A dependent (or subordinate) clause is not a complete thought.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-5.jpg)
![Combining Independent & Dependent Clauses • A dependent clause must be added to an Combining Independent & Dependent Clauses • A dependent clause must be added to an](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-6.jpg)
![Interrupting a Main Clause • Sometimes a dependent clause comes in between a main Interrupting a Main Clause • Sometimes a dependent clause comes in between a main](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-7.jpg)
![Identifying Independent & Dependent Clauses • Ashley sings a song. • If my team Identifying Independent & Dependent Clauses • Ashley sings a song. • If my team](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-8.jpg)
![Adjective Clauses • An adjective clause is a clause that describes a noun. • Adjective Clauses • An adjective clause is a clause that describes a noun. •](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-9.jpg)
![Adjective Clauses • Sometimes the relative pronouns that introduce an adjective clause are implied. Adjective Clauses • Sometimes the relative pronouns that introduce an adjective clause are implied.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-10.jpg)
![Essential and Non-Essential Adjective Clauses • Adjective clauses can be identified in two ways: Essential and Non-Essential Adjective Clauses • Adjective clauses can be identified in two ways:](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-11.jpg)
![Examples • An example of an essential clause: The teachers that I like best Examples • An example of an essential clause: The teachers that I like best](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-12.jpg)
![Adverb Clauses • An adverb clause contains a subject and a predicate. • It Adverb Clauses • An adverb clause contains a subject and a predicate. • It](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-13.jpg)
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Clauses Independent & Dependent Clauses
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Clauses • Definition: A clause is a group of related words that contains a subject and a predicate. • The students who are in Mrs. Parker’s class are smart.
![Clauses vs Phrases A phrase is a group of words without a subject Clauses vs. Phrases • A phrase is a group of words without a subject](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-3.jpg)
Clauses vs. Phrases • A phrase is a group of words without a subject and a predicate • Maggie gave a gift to Ted. Phrase • Students who eat breakfast have more energy. Clause
![Independent Main Clauses An independent or main clause can stand on its own Independent (Main) Clauses • An independent (or main) clause can stand on its own.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-4.jpg)
Independent (Main) Clauses • An independent (or main) clause can stand on its own. An independent clause is a complete thought. • Ms. Lowery teaches math. • I ate breakfast.
![Dependent Subordinate Clauses A dependent or subordinate clause is not a complete thought Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses • A dependent (or subordinate) clause is not a complete thought.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-5.jpg)
Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses • A dependent (or subordinate) clause is not a complete thought. It is a fragment. • Because the students performed well on the exam… • If I won the lottery… • who is wearing a red shirt…
![Combining Independent Dependent Clauses A dependent clause must be added to an Combining Independent & Dependent Clauses • A dependent clause must be added to an](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-6.jpg)
Combining Independent & Dependent Clauses • A dependent clause must be added to an independent clause to be a complete thought. • When a dependent clause comes before an independent clause, you must add a comma between the two. • Because the students performed well on the exam, the teachers did a little dance. Dependent Clause Independent Clause
![Interrupting a Main Clause Sometimes a dependent clause comes in between a main Interrupting a Main Clause • Sometimes a dependent clause comes in between a main](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-7.jpg)
Interrupting a Main Clause • Sometimes a dependent clause comes in between a main clause. • Mr. Buckhalter, who teaches math, is competitive. Main clause Subordinate clause
![Identifying Independent Dependent Clauses Ashley sings a song If my team Identifying Independent & Dependent Clauses • Ashley sings a song. • If my team](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-8.jpg)
Identifying Independent & Dependent Clauses • Ashley sings a song. • If my team wins the game • Because the students skipped school • Jessica’s favorite subject is English.
![Adjective Clauses An adjective clause is a clause that describes a noun Adjective Clauses • An adjective clause is a clause that describes a noun. •](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-9.jpg)
Adjective Clauses • An adjective clause is a clause that describes a noun. • Adjective clauses are always dependent clauses. • There are 5 words (relative pronouns) that introduce adjective clauses: – who, whom, whose, which, that
![Adjective Clauses Sometimes the relative pronouns that introduce an adjective clause are implied Adjective Clauses • Sometimes the relative pronouns that introduce an adjective clause are implied.](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-10.jpg)
Adjective Clauses • Sometimes the relative pronouns that introduce an adjective clause are implied. • Example: The grade I received was a shock. The pronoun that is implied. The grade [that] I received was a shock.
![Essential and NonEssential Adjective Clauses Adjective clauses can be identified in two ways Essential and Non-Essential Adjective Clauses • Adjective clauses can be identified in two ways:](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-11.jpg)
Essential and Non-Essential Adjective Clauses • Adjective clauses can be identified in two ways: essential and non-essential. • Essential clauses are necessary information. They do not have commas around them. • Non-essential clauses are extra information. Commas are placed around non-essential clauses.
![Examples An example of an essential clause The teachers that I like best Examples • An example of an essential clause: The teachers that I like best](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-12.jpg)
Examples • An example of an essential clause: The teachers that I like best are funny. *Essential clauses help identify specific things or people • An example of a non-essential clause: My English book, which is terribly boring, calls my floor home. *Non-essential clauses are extra information.
![Adverb Clauses An adverb clause contains a subject and a predicate It Adverb Clauses • An adverb clause contains a subject and a predicate. • It](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/0b06727396fdcf86d40d2b654296e384/image-13.jpg)
Adverb Clauses • An adverb clause contains a subject and a predicate. • It answers the adverb questions how, when or why. • Trevon read the book until he fell asleep. Independent clause Dependent clause & Adverb clause
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Adjective & Adverb Clauses • The girl who wore a blue dress won the prize. • Jack, who always chews gum, likes to play baseball. • Maggie called Ted because he sent her roses.
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