Clauses-I5

Week 1-3-Clauses: Main and Subordinate Clauses

I. Clauses and Phrases

1.What is the difference between a **clause** and a **phrase**?

A. Definition of a **clause**:

1. Examples: (Clauses are bold-faced)

a.

b.

c.

B. Definition of a **phrase**:

1. Examples: (Phrases are bold-faced)

a.

b.

c.

II. Main (Independent) Clause

1. What is a **main** **clause**?

Definition:

Examples: (main clauses are bold-faced)

a.

b.

c.

2. How many **main clauses** do I need in each sentence?

Answer:

Examples:

a.

b.

c.

3. What is a **sentence fragment**?

Definition:

Examples:

a.

b.

c.

III. Subordinate (Dependent) Clause

1. What is a **subordinate clause**?

Definition:

Examples: (subordinate clauses are bold-faced)

a.

b.

c.

2. What is a **subordinating conjunction**?

Definition:

Examples: (subordinating conjunctions are bold-faced)

a.

b.

c.

3. What is a **relative pronoun**?

Definition:

Examples: (relative pronouns are bold-faced)

a.

b.

c.

IV. Noun Clauses, Adjective Clauses, Adverb Clauses

1. What is a **noun clause**?

Definition:

Examples: (noun clauses are bold-faced)

a.

b.

c.

2. What is an a**djective clause**?

Definition:

Examples: (adjective clauses are bold-faced)

a.

b.

c.

3. What is an **adverb clause**?

Definition:

Examples: (adverb clauses are bold-faced)

a.

b.

c.