Chapter 15 Clauses Clauses A clause is a word group that contains a verb and its subject A clause is used as a sentence or part of a sentence Independent clauses express complete thoughts ID: 481014
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Holt Elements of Language
Chapter 15: ClausesSlide2
Clauses
A
clause
is a word group that contains
a verb and its subject
. A clause is used as a sentence or part of a sentence.
Independent clauses
express complete thoughts;
subordinate clauses
do not express complete thoughts.
IC:
Henry went to bed
SC:
when his paper was finished.
Complete sentence:
Henry went to bed when his paper was finished.Slide3
Independent Clauses
Independent (main) clauses
express a complete thought and can stand on their own as sentences.
Ellen wrapped the presents.
Two independent clauses can be joined together using a comma and a coordinating conjunction:
Ellen wrapped the presents
, and
she put a bow on each one.
They can also be joined by a semicolon:
Ellen wrapped the presents
;
she put a bow on each one.
They can be joined by a semicolon, a conjunctive adverb, and a comma:
Ellen wrapped the presents
; then,
she put a bow on each one.
Two independent clauses can appear as separate sentences.
Ellen wrapped the presents
. S
he put a bow on each one.Slide4
Subordinate Clauses
Subordinate (dependent) clauses
do not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone in a sentence.
Subordinate clauses must be joined to an independent clause.
Subordinate clauses can appear
anywhere in a sentence.
Subordinate clauses often contain
complements, modifiers, or both.Subordinate clauses are often introduced by:Subordinate clauses are similar to phrases: they can act as adjectives, adverbs, or nouns in a sentence.
when
whom
because
which
that
if
untilSlide5
Adjective Clauses
Adjective clauses
are subordinate clauses that modify nouns or pronouns. They tell “what kind” or “which one.”
There are two types of adjective clauses:
Restrictive/essential clauses
are necessary to the basic meaning of the sentence and are not punctuated with commas.
That sweater is the one
that I want the least. Nonrestrictive/nonessential clauses give additional information that is not necessary in the sentence. They are set off by commas. Cockatoos, which are a type of bird, are popular family pets.Slide6
Adjective Clauses: Relative Pronouns
Relative pronouns often introduce adjective clauses. They relate an adjective clause to the word(s) that it is modifying.
Angela’s mom,
who competed in professional diving
, offered to teach swim lessons to my little sister.
The professor called on the student
whose paper expanded on the topic
.Sometimes the relative pronoun is understood, and left out of the sentence.This is the book (
that
) she was talking about
.
Sometimes adjective clauses will be introduced by the
relative adverbs when and where.After the picnic, we walked by the park where the festivals are held.
Whose
Which
That
Whom
WhoSlide7
Adverb Clauses
Adverb clauses
are subordinate clauses that modify a verb, an adjective, or an adverb.
They tell
how, when, where, why, how much, to what extent,
or
under what condition a verb’s action occurs.Carly will practice piano as long as her schedule permits it.Introductory adverb clauses are indicated by commas.If you consider all of the options carefully, you’ll clearly see the correct choice.
Before we left on vacation
, Walt dropped the dog off at the kennel.
Make
sure that any comparisons made are complete!
“I like dancing better than you” is very different from “I like dancing better than you like dancing.”Slide8
Adverb Clauses: Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions
introduce adverb clauses and show the relationship between the adverb clause and the word(s) it modifies.
Some subordinating conjunctions are also prepositions.
after
because
since
when
although
before
so that
whenever
as
even
though
than
where
as
if
if
though
wherever
as
long as
in
order that
unless
whether
as
soon as
once
until
whileSlide9
Noun Clauses
Noun clauses
are subordinate clauses that function as nouns.
In a sentence, a noun clause can appear as a subject, a complement, or as an object of the preposition.
Whoever guesses the answer first
will win the competition
. [subject]Andrea finally realized what had been bothering her. [direct object]Show
whomever is driving the bus
the directions
.
[indirect object]
We talked about whether to stop for dinner or keep moving. [O.P]Noun clauses are typically introduced by:Sometimes, the word that introduces a noun clause is omitted; in that case, the introductory word is understood.
Didn’t you know
[that] the party is cancelled
?
that
when
whether
whom
what
whenever
who
whomever
whatever
where
whoever
whySlide10
Sentence Structure Classification
Sentences are classified in two ways:
By purpose
Declarative: states a fact or opinion
Imperative: makes a command or request
Interrogative: asks a question
Exclamatory: expresses strong emotion
By structure, based on the number and types of clauses in the sentenceSimpleCompoundComplexCompound-complex Slide11
Sentence Structure Classification
Simple sentences
contain
one
independent clause and
no
subordinate clauses.
The sentence may have a compound subject, compound verb, and any number of phrases.Oliver and Anna enjoy their walk to school.Compound sentences contain two or more independent clauses and no subordinate clauses. They will always have two or more complete clauses (not just a compound predicate).
There are many ways to create a compound sentence:
Using
a comma and coordinating conjunction
Using a semicolon
Using a semicolon
, a conjunctive adverb, and a comma
Mom said to go to bed
, but
she changed her mind.
Mom said to go to bed
;
she changed her mind.
Mom said to go to bed
; however,
she changed her mind.Slide12
Sentence Structure Classification
Complex sentences
contain
one
independent clause and
at least one
subordinate clause.
The sailboat that glided into the harbor was beautiful. [“that glided into the harbor” is a subordinate clause describing “sailboat”. The independent clause is “
the sailboat was beautiful
.”]
When the submarine surfaced
, the water hardly rippled.
[“When the submarine surfaced” is a subordinate clause. “The water hardly rippled” is an independent clause.]Compound-complex sentences
contain
two or more
independent clauses and
at least one
subordinate clause.
After Laura spilled paint on the floor
, she realized
that she should have hired painters
.
[“
After Laura spilled paint on the floor
” is a subordinate clause. “
That she should have hired painters
” is a subordinate noun clause. “
She realized
” is an independent clause. The subordinate noun clause acts as the direct object of the independent clause, completing its meaning.]