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Please have a seat and wait quietly for further directions!. Independent and Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses. A clause has ALWAYS has a subject and a predicate. There are two main types of clauses. Independent Clause
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A clause has ALWAYS has a subject and a predicate. There are two main types of clauses.
Independent Clause Think of an independent clause as a grown man or woman who can live on his/her own!
Independent ClauseAnindependent clausecan stand alone as a sentence. Here is an example:we walk to schoolThis clause expresses a complete thought.
An independent clause can be long or short: she runs my little sister runs as slow as a snail the car stalled the rusty old car suddenly stalled in the intersection
Dependent (Subordinate) Clause Think of a dependent clause as a baby who needs someone to support him!
Dependent clausesdepend, or need, an independent clause.
Dependent (Subordinate) Clause A dependent clausecannot stand alone as a sentence. Here is an example: when the cake is done baking This clause does not express a complete thought.
A hint: Dependent clauses often begin with words called subordinating conjunctions likeif,whether, because, although, when,orsince.We also call these words dependent clause markers.
Here’s how to remember what subordinating conjunctions are: A W U B I S
If a dependent clause is at the beginning of the sentence, look for a dependent clause marker, or subordinating conjunction. The dependent clause will have a comma at the end of it. While you are waiting, help yourself to some cookies.
If a dependent clause is at the end of the sentence, it will still have a dependent clause marker, or subordinating conjunction, but will not be separated by a comma.Help yourself to some cookieswhile you are waiting.
Identify each of the following clauses as either independent or dependent.
Let’s identify the dependent and independent clauses in the following sentences and punctuate them correctly.
Since we have some extra time I think we should work on our homework.
Fernanda made paper flowers for the party while the cookies were baking.
If you wait until after school I can go to the store with you.
TRUE or FALSE? • Independent clauses and dependent clauses MUST have a subject and verb (predicate) • Independent and dependent clauses are always sentences that can stand on their own. Label the underlined clause as INDEPENDENT (I) or DEPENDENT (D) • If the sky looks cloudy, we will cancel our plans. • Unless you call first, I will leave for the beach at ten. • I cooked dinner after I got home from the beach. • Sometimes we surf when we are at the beach with our friends. • I like this beach because it is rarely crowded. BONUS: What is the other, more official term for DEPENDENT CLAUSE?
TRUE FALSE TRUE or FALSE? • Independent clauses and dependent clauses MUST have a subject and verb (predicate) • Independent and dependent clauses are always sentences that can stand on their own. Label the underlined clause as INDEPENDENT (I) or DEPENDENT (D) • If the sky looks cloudy, we will cancel our plans. • Unless you call first, I will leave for the beach at ten. • I cooked dinner after I got home from the beach. • Sometimes we surf when we are at the beach with our friends. • I like this beach because it is rarely crowded. BONUS: What is the other, more official term for DEPENDENT CLAUSE? D I D I I SUBORDINATE CLAUSE
2 More Kinds! Adverb Clause Vs. Adjective Clause
Adverb Clause A clause that modifies a verb Samuel gave me a call when he arrived at the airport. When, Where, How Much, Why
Adjective Clause A clause that modifies a noun. How many, which one, what kind It it ALWAYS introduced by a relative pronoun: who, whom, which, whose, or that The car that she is driving is brand new
Adjective or adverb clause? Ray and I decided to see a movie after we had dinner. Ray and I decided to see a movie after we had dinner. ADVERB
Adjective or adverb clause? Since I don’t like scary movies, we went to a comedy. Since I don’t like scary movies, we went to a comedy. ADVERB
Adjective or adverb clause? My brother and I went to the library that featured my favorite author. My brother and I went to the library that featured my favorite author. ADJECTIVE
Adjective or adverb clause? The library is on Main Street, which is a fifteen minute walk from our house. The library is on Main Street, which is a fifteen minute walk from our house. ADJECTIVE
Adjective or adverb phrase? We bought popcorn and drinks before the movie started. We bought popcorn and drinks before the movie started. ADVERB
Clause madlibs! 1. ____ is someone _____________. (name) (adjective clause) 2. I live in a ______ __________________. (noun) (adjective clause) 3. I only wake up _______________. (adverb clause) 4. I _______ cry _______________. (adverb) (adverb clause)