Types of
Clauses
English Session
Noun Clause
What is a Noun Clause?
A noun clause is a type of dependent clause that acts as a noun in the sentence. A noun clause will always contain a subject and a verb. However, it cannot stand alone as a complete thought.
Example: I remember what you said yesterday. Here, the underlined portion is the independent clause that can stand alone. The italicized words, “what you said yesterday,” serve as a dependent noun clause.
Examples:
1. Please tell me who left his shoes on the floor.
2. Whoever is the last one to leave turns off the lights. 3. The boy with the red shirt is who I want on my team. 4. Whoever cleaned the house deserves a thank you. 5. I have a surprise for whoever wins the race. 6. You don't want to know what Karen has planned to trick the boys.
Adjective Clause
What is an Adjective Clause?
An adjective clause is a type of dependent clause that acts as an adjective in the sentence. An adjective clause will always contain a subject and a verb. However, it cannot stand alone as a complete thought. This clause is also called Relative Clause.
An adjective clause will always begin with one of the following words: Relative Pronouns List: Relative Adverbs List: that when where where who why whom
which
Examples:
1. The boy, who you saw at the store committed a robbery.
The adjective clause is acting as an adjective in this sentence. The adjective clause describes the boy. It contains a subject and a verb, “you saw.” However, it cannot stand alone as a complete thought. “Who you saw at the robbery” is not a complete statement. 2. The store that the boy robbed, is on the corner.
3. The corner of the street, where my family lives, is surrounded by investigators.
More Examples:
1. Children who hate chocolate are uncommon. 2. They live in a house whose roof is full of holes. 3. An elephant is an animal that lives in hot countries. 4. Let's go to a country where the sun always shines. 5. The reason why I came here today is not important.
Adverbial Clause
What is an Adverbial Clause?
An adverbial clause is a type of dependent clause that acts as an adverb in the sentence. An adverbial clause will always contain a subject and a verb. However, it cannot stand alone as a complete thought.
Example: You will continue driving north until you see a stop sign. The adverbial clause is acting as an adverb in this sentence. The adverbial clause modifies how you will drive. The adverbial clause contains a subject and verb, “you will continue.” However, it cannot stand alone as a complete thought. “Until you see a stop sign” is not a complete statement.
Examples:
1. He bakes cakes weekly.2. He bakes cakes before he leaves for work every Sunday. 3. Eagerly, my brother agreed to the business proposal.
4. As dollar signs flashed in his eyes, my brother agreed to the business proposal. 5. Andrei eats his lunch faster than everyone else eats.
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Types of Clauses
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Types of
Clauses
English Session
Noun Clause
What is a Noun Clause?
A noun clause is a type of dependent clause that acts as a noun in the sentence. A noun clause will always contain a subject and a verb. However, it cannot stand alone as a complete thought.
Example: I remember what you said yesterday. Here, the underlined portion is the independent clause that can stand alone. The italicized words, “what you said yesterday,” serve as a dependent noun clause.
Examples:
1. Please tell me who left his shoes on the floor. 2. Whoever is the last one to leave turns off the lights. 3. The boy with the red shirt is who I want on my team. 4. Whoever cleaned the house deserves a thank you. 5. I have a surprise for whoever wins the race. 6. You don't want to know what Karen has planned to trick the boys.
Adjective Clause
What is an Adjective Clause?
An adjective clause is a type of dependent clause that acts as an adjective in the sentence. An adjective clause will always contain a subject and a verb. However, it cannot stand alone as a complete thought. This clause is also called Relative Clause.
An adjective clause will always begin with one of the following words: Relative Pronouns List: Relative Adverbs List: that when where where who why whom which
Examples:
1. The boy, who you saw at the store committed a robbery. The adjective clause is acting as an adjective in this sentence. The adjective clause describes the boy. It contains a subject and a verb, “you saw.” However, it cannot stand alone as a complete thought. “Who you saw at the robbery” is not a complete statement. 2. The store that the boy robbed, is on the corner. 3. The corner of the street, where my family lives, is surrounded by investigators.
More Examples:
1. Children who hate chocolate are uncommon. 2. They live in a house whose roof is full of holes. 3. An elephant is an animal that lives in hot countries. 4. Let's go to a country where the sun always shines. 5. The reason why I came here today is not important.
Adverbial Clause
What is an Adverbial Clause?
An adverbial clause is a type of dependent clause that acts as an adverb in the sentence. An adverbial clause will always contain a subject and a verb. However, it cannot stand alone as a complete thought.
Example: You will continue driving north until you see a stop sign. The adverbial clause is acting as an adverb in this sentence. The adverbial clause modifies how you will drive. The adverbial clause contains a subject and verb, “you will continue.” However, it cannot stand alone as a complete thought. “Until you see a stop sign” is not a complete statement.
Examples:
1. He bakes cakes weekly.2. He bakes cakes before he leaves for work every Sunday. 3. Eagerly, my brother agreed to the business proposal. 4. As dollar signs flashed in his eyes, my brother agreed to the business proposal. 5. Andrei eats his lunch faster than everyone else eats.
THANK YOU!