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Crazy Clauses
• “Independent clauses are as important as
quadratic equations and more important than
the Pythagorean theorem.”
• I will learn to identify and use a range of
clauses.
Give the meaning of each of these words.
In each case, give one word or short
phrase.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Dilapidated
Distinctive
Fortunate
Sinister
Vulnerable
Resembling
Can you work out what these words
mean based on the context?
1. Because Gerrard was an ailurophile, he
owned ten cats.
2. Whilst walking in the Cameron Highlands, he
looked to the sky and had an epiphany.
3. As a result of her dancing career, Grandma
Mary was very lithe.
4. The sloth moves with such languor you can
barely see it.
5. Curley’s Wife is very evocative.
Types of clauses
• ...are based on the word classes.
So let’s make sure we know them!
The 8 word classes
This word class
is the
name of
Nouns
something.
This word class
tells
you where
Prepositions
something is.
This word class
is a collection
Verbs of
doing words.
This word class
replaces the
Pronouns
name
of
something
This word class is
made up of small
Determiners
words which
help the noun.
This word class
describes
the
Adverbs
doing words.
This word class
describes
a
Adjectives
noun.
This word class
isConnectives
a set of
signals.
This word class
is the
name of
Nouns
something.
This word class
tells
you where
Prepositions
something is.
This word class
is a collection
Verbs of
doing words.
This word class
replaces the
Pronouns
name
of
something
This word class is
made up of small
Determiners
words which
help the noun.
This word class
describes
the
Adverbs
doing words.
This word class
describes
a
Adjectives
noun.
This word class
isConnectives
a set of
signals.
Quick fire quiz: which word class does
‘light’ belong to in these sentences?
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This is a light suitcase
I always travel light
Have you got a light?
Light my fire.
• Remember, words from open classes can
change their class.
Spotting word classes in a sentence:
top tips!
• Adjectives and adverbs can always be deleted and
the sentence will still make sense.
• Verbs can have ‘to’ in front of them: to run, to be.
• Substitute words for more familiar ones to help
you identify them.
• A determiner comes with a noun.
• A pronoun replaces a noun.
• A connective can come in the middle of a
sentence.
The Titanic
The Titanic sank in 1912 and many people
froze in the Atlantic. Women and children
were allowed to leave first and wealthy people
were given priority.
Try to label each word with its word class.
Let’s sort the clauses!
• Relative clauses (Adjective clauses) (Extends
info about a noun)
• Adverbial clauses (extends info about a verb)
• Noun clauses (extends info about the noun)
• Prepositional clauses (starts with a
preposition)