Dependent Clauses

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Dependent Clauses

• Dana Huff

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Dependent Clauses

• Have a subject and verb
• Do not express a complete thought
• Function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs

Because I forgot my pencil
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Noun Clauses

• Function as nouns subjects, direct objects,
  indirect objects, objects of prepositions, or
  predicate nominatives
• Begin with words what, who, whoever, whom,
  whomever, whatever, and that

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Noun Clause Examples

• What he said didnt make any sense.
• I did not know that he could not swim.
• Give whoever calls first the prize.
• I learn from what I see and hear.
• His excuse is that he forgot his book.

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Adjective Clauses

• Function as adjectivesdescribe or modify nouns
  and pronouns
• Begin with words who, whom, whose, which, or that
• Answer the questions which one, what kind, or how
  many?

What kind of girl?
Rachel is the girl whom I like.
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Adverb Clauses

• Function as adverbsdescribe or modify verbs,
  adjectives, or adverbs
• Begin with subordinating conjunction
• Answer questions how, why, when, where, to what
  extent, how much, and under what condition?

When did I eat dessert?
After I finished dinner, I ate my dessert.
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Subordinating Conjunctions
after before unless
although if until
as in order that when
as if since whenever
as long as so that where
as soon as than wherever
because though while