Clauses

Question 1

What is a simple clause?

Answer 1

1 independent clause.

Question 2

What is a compound clause?

Answer 2

2 or more independent clauses connected with a conjunction/s.

Question 3

What is a complex clause?

Answer 3

1 independent clause and one, or more, dependent clauses.

Question 4

What is a compound-complex clause?

Answer 4

2, or more, independent clauses and 1, or more, dependent clauses.

Question 5

What is a noun clause?

Answer 5

A clause that can take the place of a noun/subject.

Question 6

What are the uses of a noun clause?

Answer 6

Subject of sentence.
Subject complement.
An object.
Object of prepositions.
Object of non-main verb.

Question 7

What is an adjective/relative clause?

Answer 7

A clause that can take the place of an adjective/modifies a noun.

Question 8

What are the uses of an adjective/relative clause?

Answer 8

⦁ Identifying (no commas): Gives details about a noun (who, what, where).
⦁ Non-identifying (commas): Gives extra information about a pre-established noun.
⦁ Situational (commas): Gives extra details about a clause/phrase.

Question 9

What is an adverb clause?

Answer 9

A clause that can take the place of an adverb/shows a relationship (contrast, condition, reason, time, etc.).