Phrases and Clauses Quiz Flashcards
Relative Clause
Acts as an adjective, describing a noun or pronoun.
(who, which, whom, that.) These tow bars are sometimes combined with prepositions: by which, in which, among whom, etc.
Temporal Clause
Tells when the action of the main clause is happening.
when, while, after, then, since, before, as, etc.
Purpose Clause
Describes the purpose or goal of the verb it develops.
in order that, that, so that
Result Clause
Describes the result of the clause it develops.
therefore, as a result, so, thus, so that
Causal Clause
Expresses the reason for the action of the verb it develops.
(because, for, since)
Explanatory Clause
Explains the preceding thought—often very close to causal.
for, you see, that is, namely
Contrast Clause
Contrasts something with what was just said.
but, yet, nevertheless
Conditional Clause
Establishes a condition that must be true before the main clause will come to pass.
(if, unless)
Comparison Clause
Introduces a comparison.
as, even as, just as, so
Concessive Clause
Introduces something slightly surprising in light of the main clause.
(although, though, even though)
Sequential Clause
Used often in narrative, it expresses progress in the story.
(then, now)
Noun Clause
A group of words acting like a noun, most often found as a direct object or as an apposition. Used regularly with the verbs know and pray, giving the content of the knowledge or the prayer.
(that, what)
Purpose Participle Phrase
Expresses the purpose of the verb.
Let us see if Elijah comes [for the purpose of] saving him.
Temporal Participle Phrase
Establishes the time of the verb.
Seeing [when they saw] the star, they rejoiced.
Causal Participle Phrase
Expresses the reason for the action of the verb.
They received Him, seeing [because they saw] all that He did.
