ENG Grammar Clauses Flashcards

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adjective clause

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when a subordinate clause modifies a noun or a pronoun. introduced by either a relative pronoun or WHERE or WHEN. non essential and essential

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adverb clause

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subordinate clause that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb. tells WHEN WHERE WHY TO WHAT EXTENT UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS. introduced by a subordinating conjunction

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non essential clause

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adjective clause that begins with THAT

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essential clause

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adjective clause that starts with WHICH

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noun clause

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a subordinating clause that acts as a noun. can be subjects, direct objects, objects of prepositions, predicate nominatives

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