Download Review/Study Guide Chapter 15 Quiz: Independent

Review/Study Guide Chapter 15 Quiz:
Independent and Subordinate Clauses, Adjective and Adverb Clauses
A clause is a group of related words. A clause has both a subject and a
predicate. There are two types of clauses.
Independent Clause - An independent clause contains a subject and its verb
and can stand alone as a sentence. Here is an example: We walk to school. This
sentence expresses a complete thought and can stand alone.
Subordinate Clause - A subordinate clause contains a subject and its verb but
cannot stand alone as a sentence. Here is an example: when the cake is done baking.
This clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.
Adjective Clause – An adjective clause is a subordinate clause that functions as
an adjective, modifying nouns and pronouns. It will usually begin with a relative
pronoun. Here is an example: The boy who loves to play soccer tried out for the school
team. This clause begins with who and modifies boy. NOTE: Adjective clauses will
always modify the noun that directly precedes the clause.
Adverb Clause – An adverb clause is a subordinate clause that functions as an
adverb, modifying verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. It will begin with a subordinate
conjunction. Here is an example: The boy plays soccer when he gets home from
school. This clause begins with when and modifies plays.
Relative Pronouns
who
whom
whose
which
Common Subordinating Conjunctions
after
if
unless
although
in order that until
as
since
when
as if
so that
whenever
as long as
than
where
as much as that
wherever
as soon as
though
while
as though
because
before
even if
even though
that