Clause Toolbox Flashcards

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A group of related words that contain contains a subject and a verb

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A clause

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Simple sentence
Stands alone
Subject + predicate (verb)
May also have an object & modifiers, such as adj., adverbs, and/or phrases

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Independent clause

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Subject + verb
Cannot stand alone
Requires independent clause

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Dependent clause

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Type of Dependent clause
Modifies nouns & pronouns
Directly after word modifying
Adds more information about a person, place, or thing

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Adjective clause

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Adjective clause Signal word

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Relative pronoun

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Type of dependent clause
Gives more details about the rest of the sentence, such as time, cause and effect, conditions or contrast
Can occur anywhere in sentence

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Adverb clause

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Adverb clause signal word

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Subordinating conjunction

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Type of dependent clause
Function like a single noun in a sentence
Can be subjects, objects, or complements

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Noun clause

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