Clauses Flashcards

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1
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Subordinate clauses cannot……

A

Stand on their own

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2
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Infinitive clauses start with…

A

An infinitive verb

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3
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Participle clauses start with…

A

A participle verb

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4
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A verb is always present in which part of a sentence?

A

A clause

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5
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The following is an example of which type of subordinate clause? I started TO RUN TOWARDS THE HOUSE

A

Infinitive clause

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6
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What three factors must main clauses have?

A

subject,verb and the ability to stand alone as a complete sentence. e.g. I like ducks.

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7
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What can a subordinate clause not do, even though it contains a verb?

A

Stand on its own

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The following is an example of which type of subordinate clause? GLARING OUT OF THE WINDOWS, I could see the rain pouring down.

A

Fronted participle clause

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9
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The following is an example of which type of subordinate clause? ALTHOUGH I SLEPT ALL NIGHT, I still couldn’t stay awake

A

Fronted adverbial clause

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10
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The following is an example of which type of subordinate clause? IF YOU EXERCISE MORE, your health will get better

A

Fronted conditional subordinate clause, with a subordinating conjunction

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11
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What is the effect of a clause being fronted?

A

Highlights or emphasises the action

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12
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What are the three subordinating conjunctions?

A

if, so, because

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