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ClausesClauses
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Clause defined:Clause defined:A clause is an essential part
of a sentence and 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.A DC must have a subordinate conjunction.Example: Because the ultimate van has not
yet been created, the Japanese are in the process of working on a new van.
Copy and paste the practice sentences from the GoogleDoc.
Use yellow for independent clause and purple for dependent clause.
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Before we start, see if you can Before we start, see if you can identify these clausesidentify these clauses
① It was a bright morning.
② As he was walking down the corridor.
③ You will sing a long song
④ Unless you decide not to come.
⑤ Because he was not normal that day.
⑥ The cave was full of bats
⑦ Since it is 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
① It was a bright morning.② As he was walking down the corridor.③ You will sing a long song.④ Unless you decide not to come.⑤ Because he was not normal that day.⑥ The cave was full of bats.⑦ Since it is the first of the month.
So what?So what?Using different conjunctions changes the
emphasis on the different parts of the sentence.
Ex. I watched the snowflakes
Is that a complete sentence?What is the subject and what is the predicate?
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Ex. it snowed
Is that a complete sentence?What is the subject and what is the
predicate?
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Now I want to link the two ideas.Now I want to link the two ideas.
I watched the snowflakes it snowed
If I use a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS), which idea is more important?
ANSWER: Neither, they are equal. They are both independent clauses.
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Can I join you?Can I join you?
It snowed, and I watched the snowflakes.
Because I am linking two complete sentences, I need a comma so that it is not a run on.
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Other coordinatingOther coordinating
What other FANBOYS would work?
It snowed, I watched the snowflakes.
-but and yet show contrast
-nor and or show choice
-for shows cause and effect
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Correlative – Would it work Correlative – Would it work here?here?
It snowed I watched the snowflakes.
both . . . andeither . . . orneither . . . nornot . . . butnot only . . . but also
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Now – subordinate Now – subordinate
To show that one idea is “less” or “under” another, you use a subordinate conjunction.
When you do this *POOF,* one of the clauses becomes dependent while the other remains independent.
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Let’s try…Let’s try…
As it snowed, I watched the snowflakes.
Now, I watched the snowflakes becomes the main idea of the sentence and the it snowed is a lesser idea because of the subordinate conjunction.
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As it snowed I watched the snowflakes
We still have two complete clauses, so what do we need to avoid a run on????
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As it snowed, I watched the snowflakes.
DC IC
Note – no comma when the dependent clause comes at the end of the sentenceI watched the snowflakes as it snowed.
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Are you a leader or a follower?Are you a leader or a follower?
I jumped off the cliff, and everyone else was doing it.
I jumped off the cliff because everyone else was doing it.
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Identify clausesIdentify clauses① He arrived just as the clock struck seven.② I will write when I know of our whereabouts.③ As he entered the room, everyone cheered.④ They laughed as they saw the movie.⑤ Since you left, we have had beautiful weather.⑥ You should observe because it is important. ⑦ If you come home, you can see the present. ⑧ Whither thou goest, I will go.⑨ If wishes were horses, we would all take a ride.⑩ From where I stood, I could see all.⑪ I shall attend school until I am at least eighteen years old
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IndependentIndependent -- -- dependentdependent① He arrived just as the clock struck seven.② I will write when I know of our whereabouts.③ As he entered the room, everyone cheered.④ They laughed as they saw the movie.⑤ Since you left, we have had beautiful weather.⑥ You should observe because it is important. ⑦ If you come home, you can see the present. ⑧ Whither thou goest, I will go.⑨ If wishes were horses, we would all take a ride.⑩ From where I stood, I could see all.⑪ I shall attend school until I am at least eighteen years old. ⑫
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Identify clauses:Identify clauses:① Before another day passes, you should call Fred.② By the time I arrived at the store, I had forgotten my errand.③ While listening to the radio, she did her weekly mending.④ Think twice before you answer.⑤ As we drove through the country, we could see the results
of the flood.⑥ The lady who was at the door admitted us when she checked
our identification. ⑦ They listened for the sound since it was the key to the
puzzle. ⑧ Always look before you leap.⑨ The green house was ready when we arrived with the roses.
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Independent Independent -- -- dependentdependent① Before another day passes, you should call Fred.② By the time I arrived at the store, I had forgotten my errand.③ While listening to the radio, she did her weekly mending.④ Think twice before you answer.⑤ As we drove through the country, we could see the results
of the flood.⑥ The lady who was at the door admitted us when she checked
our identification. ⑦ They listened for the sound since it was the key to the
puzzle. ⑧ Always look before you leap.⑨ 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.