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Sentence Clause Notes Independent Clause An independent clause can stand on it’s own as a complete sentence. It has a subject and a verb and is a complete thought. Example: “People with the best intentions can still make mistakes” Dependent Clauses Dependent clauses contain a subject and a verb, but do not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. Examples: “When I arrived at school” “No matter how you look at it” Simple Sentence One independent clause Example: “I went to the store.” Compound Sentence Two or more independent clauses Example: “I went to the store, but the deli was out of turkey.” Complex Sentence One independent and at least one dependent clause Example: “When I arrived at the store, the deli was out of turkey.” What is the dependent clause? What is the independent clause? Compound-Complex Sentence Two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause Example: “When I arrived at the store, the deli was out of turkey, but the manager said they would have more tomorrow.” Example: “Whatever my uncle cooks for Thanksgiving, I’m sure it will be delicious; he always makes the best food.” What is the dependent clause? What are the independent clauses? Types of Dependent Clauses Adverbial Clauses Noun Clauses Adjectival Clauses Adverbial Clauses Can modify verbs, adverbs and adjectives by telling when, where, why, how, how much and under what condition. Examples: Unless you run fast, you will miss the bus. Whether you like it or not, you have to go to bed now. Noun Clauses Performs the same function as a noun. Informs who, what, where. Examples: Alyssa is the only one who knows where the bookstore is. My puppy will eat whatever he finds on the floor. Adjectival Clauses Describes a noun or pronoun in a sentence. Examples: Grandpa remembers the old days when there was no television. The people waiting all night outside the Apple store are trying to purchase a new iPhone. What types of clauses are these? 1. Now that everyone has left the party, we need to start cleaning. 2. The moment when the clown burst in to surprise the teacher was great! 3. Since I'll be working late, I’ll eat downtown. 4. A person who trusts no one can't be trusted. 5. I know that the tide is turning. 6. The carpets which you bought last year have gone moldy.