Unit 6 Review Flashcards
What is an adverb clause?
And adverb clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb.
Give the questions the adverb clause answers.
An adverb clause answers the questions how (manner), how much, how many, when, where, why (reason, purpose, result), and condition.
Give an example of an adverb clause modifying a verb, answering each of these questions.
John studies as hard as he can. John studies more than I do. John studies whenever he can. John studies wherever he can. John studies because he wants to learn. John studies unless he is sleepy.
Give an example of an adverb clause modifying an adjective.
John is happy that he is learning grammar.
Give an example of an adverb clause modifying an adverb.
John studied so diligently that he made an A.
Define a subordinating conjunction and give ten common examples.
A subordinating conjunction introduces a subordinate adverb clause. Ten common examples: after, although, as, because, if, whether, unless, until, when, while.
What is an elliptical clause? Give examples.
An elliptical clause is a dependent clause with missing words, but clear in meaning.
John likes grammar more than I. John likes grammar more than I do.
While studying grammar, I went to sleep. While I was studying grammar, I went to sleep.
Give the four kinds of sentences classified by structure.
Simple: A simple sentence has one independent clause and no subordinate clauses.
Compound: A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses but no subordinate clauses.
Complex: A complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
Compound-complex: A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.
