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Dependent Clauses
Dana Huff
Dependent Clauses
• Have a subject and verb
• Do not express a complete thought
• Function as nouns, adjectives, or
adverbs
Because I forgot my pencil
Noun Clauses
• Function as nouns: subjects, direct
objects, indirect objects, objects of
prepositions, or predicate nominatives
• Begin with words what, who, whoever,
whom, whomever, whatever, and that
Noun Clause Examples
• What he said didn’t make any sense.
• I did not know that he could not swim.
• Give whoever calls first the prize.
• I learn from what I see and hear.
• His excuse is that he forgot his book.
Adjective Clauses
• Function as adjectives—describe or
modify nouns and pronouns
• Begin with words who, whom, whose,
which, or that
• Answer the questions which one, what
kind, or how many?
What kind of girl?
Rachel is the girl whom I like.
Adverb Clauses
• Function as adverbs—describe or
modify verbs, adjectives, or adverbs
• Begin with subordinating conjunction
• Answer questions how, why, when,
where, to what extent, how much, and
under what condition?
When did I eat dessert?
After I finished dinner, I ate my dessert.
Subordinating Conjunctions
after
before
unless
although
if
until
as
in order that
when
as if
since
whenever
as long as
so that
where
as soon as
than
wherever
because
though
while