Speech 9 4-30 – 5-2 Mr. Verutes

Speech 9 4-30 – 5-2 Mr. Verutes Aim: What are adjective, adverb, and noun clauses? How does each function in a sentence?Do Now: Begin reading the “Adjective, Adverb, & Noun Clauses” lesson handout. Then answer the following review questions: What is a clause? How is a clause different from a phrase? What kinds of words begin adjective clauses? What kinds of words begin adverb clauses?

3Types of Subordinate Clauses Adverb Clause Adjective Clause Noun Clause Clauses

Adjective clauses • An adjective clause is a subordinate clause used as an adjective to modify a noun or a pronoun. • Adjective clauses begin with relative pronouns: i.e. who, whose, that, whom, which(or can begin with an interrogative pronoun – i.e. where, why, how). • Note: Sometimes a relative pronoun is omitted. The missing pronoun, however, is understood and still functions in the sentence. • Examples: • The flowers (that) I bought for my mother are beautiful. • The friends (whom) I visited are my cousins. • The student who raised his hand gave the wrong answer.

Adjective Clauses – Whole Class Review 1. I play a kind of music that nobody likes. 2. The man whom you saw was not the famous actor. 3. I remember the day that I took my first airplane ride. 4. I have a neighbor whose parents live in Australia. 5. The hint that I learned about cleaning the walk saved me much work.

Adverb Clauses • An adverb clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb by telling how (in what manner), when, where, why, or under what condition • Adverb clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions and answer such questions as where, why, when, how, to what extent, in what manner, and under what conditions. • Subordinating conjunctions: • After, although, as, because, since, though, unless, until, when, whenever, where, wherever, while, that, as long as, even though, in order that, so that, provided that, as if.

Adverb Clauses – Whole Class Review • The woman took notes while she learned to cook with broccoli. • Because Freddy dropped the ball, the runner stole third base. • As the lions approached the carcass, the cheetahs retreated once more. • While he was eating, he thought about his plans for that afternoon. • You seem very happy when you help other people.

Noun Clauses • Noun clauses often begin with the words that, which, who, whom, or whose (the same relative pronouns used to begin adjective clauses). Noun clauses can also use variants of those words such as whichever, whoever, or whomever. • Noun clauses may also begin with interrogative pronouns like when, where, whether, why, how, if, what, or whatever. • Examples: • No one knew where we were headed. • She asked if we should go. • Do you know when you are leaving?

Noun Clauses – Whole Class Review • What Juan did changed his life forever. • Do you know when we will take the exam? • I have not decided what I will buy for her for Christmas. • The police figured out who robbed the bank. • Whoever was talking had detention.

Classwork Activity • Complete “Exercise A” on the “Adjective, Adverb, and Noun Clauses” classwork worksheet.

Homework • Complete “Exercise B” from the “Adjective, Adverb, and Noun Clauses” homework worksheet.

Speech 9 5/6 – 5/8 Mr. Verutes Aim: What are adjective, adverb, and noun clauses? How does each function in a sentence (continued)?Do Now: Take out the “Adjective, Adverb, and Noun Clauses” homework worksheet (Exercise B), and have it waiting on your desk to be marked for homework credit. Write a complex sentence that includes at least one of each type of clause: a. adjective clause - _________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ b. adverb clause - __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ c. noun clause - _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Speech 9 4-30 – 5-2 Mr. Verutes