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ClausesClauses

Quote of the dayQuote of the day: “: “When my heart is When my heart is overflowing with gratitude, there is no room for overflowing with gratitude, there is no room for

fear. “ fear. “ Kathy KendallKathy Kendall


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Clause defined:Clause defined:A clause is an essential part

of a sentence(group of words) that must contain a subject and a verb.

Clauses are the building blocks of sentences.


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What do you need to make a What do you need to make a sentence?sentence?

1. Subject

2. Verb

3. Needs to make sense


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Two types of clausesTwo types of clauses

Independent clause, IC

Dependent clause, DC


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IC defined:IC defined: A group of words that expresses a complete

thought, a sentence.

Walk!Fluffy runs.The sun shines.


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DC defined:DC defined:A word group that does not express a

complete thought. A DC must be attached to an IC to make it a complete sentence.

Example: Because the ultimate van has not been created yet and the Japanese are in the process of working on the number one van in the world while the Germans have put out their van prototype.


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Before we start, see if you can Before we start, see if you can identify these clausesidentify these clauses

It was a bright morning. As he was walking down the corridor. You will sing a long song Unless you decide not to come. Because he was not normal that day. The cave was full of bats Since the first of the month.

(You can view the answers on the next slide.)


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Yellow-- Independent clausesYellow-- Independent clausesPurple-- dependent clausesPurple-- dependent clauses

It was a bright morning.As he was walking down the corridor.You will sing a long song.Unless you decide not to come.Because he was not normal that day.The cave was full of bats.Since the first of the month.


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Identify clausesIdentify clauses He arrived just as the clock struck seven. I will write when I know of our whereabouts. As he entered the room, everyone cheered. They laughed as they saw the movie. Since you left, we have had beautiful weather. You should observe because it is important. If you come home, you can see the present. Whither thou goest, I will go. If wishes were horses, we would all take a ride. From where I stood, I could see all. I shall attend school until I am at least eighteen years

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IndependentIndependent -- -- dependentdependent He arrived just as the clock struck seven. I will write when I know of our whereabouts. As he entered the room, everyone cheered. They laughed as they saw the movie. Since you left, we have had beautiful weather. You should observe because it is important. If you come home, you can see the present. Whither thou goest, I will go. If wishes were horses, we would all take a ride. From where I stood, I could see all. I shall attend school until I am at least eighteen years

old.


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Identify clauses:Identify clauses: Before another day passes, you should call Fred. By the time I arrived at the store, I had forgotten my errand. While listening to the radio, she did her weekly mending. Think twice before you answer. As we drove through the country, we could see the results

of the flood. The lady who was at the door admitted us when she checked

our identification. They listened for the sound since it was the key to the

puzzle. Always look before you leap. The green house was ready when we arrived with the roses.


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Independent Independent -- -- dependentdependent Before another day passes, you should call Fred. By the time I arrived at the store, I had forgotten my errand. While listening to the radio, she did her weekly mending. Think twice before you answer. As we drove through the country, we could see the results

of the flood. The lady who was at the door admitted us when she checked

our identification. They listened for the sound since it was the key to the

puzzle. Always look before you leap. The green house was ready when we arrived with the roses.


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Assignment:Identify independent Assignment:Identify independent

and dependent clauseand dependent clause When I see the sky, I feel like flying. In the army I learned many tricks since we had so much free

time. There is only one slice of pizza left because Alfredo ate the rest. As I was walking, I saw a black snake. Don’t wash the clothing before I get home. After the winter storm, we all felt like seeing the sun. Although she is very tall, she is still extremely graceful. Even though we work all day, we still have a good time at

night. You should study hard because you never know how difficult

the test will be. While I was watching television, the cat jumped through the

open window.


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One last note:One last note:Many people think that only math is

progressive in learning. In other words, if you don’t know how to multiply how can you divide? We all know this is true. But the study of English is also progressive. Because if you can’t identify a clause, how can you tell a sentence from a fragment? It is all related and you must master each step, or you will be left confused or lost later.

ConjunctiveConjunctive

A CONJUNCTION is a word that connects or joins together words, phrases, clauses, or sentences.

fanboys: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so


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Subordinating Conjunctions:A subordinating conjunction is a word that

introduces an adverb clause. Here are some subordinating conjunctions:

after, although, as, before, because, but that, if, in order that, lest, no matter, how, since, supposing, when, wherever, till, unless, while, who, whether, whereas, what, even though, than, unless, until,


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