The Clause

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CHAPTER 17

• The Clause

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What is a Clause?

• A clause is a group of words that contains a
  subject and a verb
• It may be used as a complete sentence
• Independent Clause
• Or part of a sentence
• Dependent Clause

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The Independent Clause

• An independent clause expresses a complete
  thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
• It will pass the I know that.. Test
• Ex The Great Gatsby is a wonderful novel.
• Ex The Great Gatsby is a wonderful novel
  however, it is often criticized for its
  controversial content.

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The Subordinate Clause

• Contains a subject and a verb but does NOT
  express a complete thought
• Will NOT pass the I know that Test
• They are often (but not always) set off with a
  comma
• They often (but not always) begin with a relative
  pronoun, WWWWW, or a subordinating conjunction

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The Subordinate Clause

• Ex That we took to the grocery store.
• Ex While I was reading this really awesome book
  that I love.
• We will examine adjective clauses, noun clauses,
  and adverb clauses
• We will briefly discuss elliptical clauses
• Complete Exercise 1 (ALL) pg 559