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Clause Types

Clause Types (IND, SUB, ADJ, ADV)

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What is the independent clause? Creating a masterpiece to be appreciated by many, the artist painted with broad strokes of shimmering gold. The artist painted with broad strokes of shimmering gold.
What is the subordinate clause? Scientists at the National Institutes of Health perform numerous studies so that they may discover cures for infectious diseases. So that they may discover cures for infectious diseases. Subordinate clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions and are fragments because their meaning is incomplete.
What is the adjective clause? During the afternoon of the snowstorm that kept us home from school, I drank hot chocolate by the gallon. That kept us home from school. This essential adjective clause modifies the word snowstorm. It begins with the relative pronoun "that."
What is the subordinate clause? Because of the county's icy roads, the coach decided to postpone the game even though it meant they would play three games next week. Even though it meant they would play three games next week. Subordinate clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions and are fragments because their meaning is not complete.
What is the adverb clause? When my puppy saw the mailman, he barked loudly. When my puppy saw the mailman. It modifies the verb, telling "when" he barked. Adverb clauses are fragments because they lack a complete meaning.
What is the independent clause? Railroad engineers, who are responsible for the cargo they haul, pay close attention to their cars and the track. Railroad engineers pay close attention to their cars and the track. This independent clause is interrupted with an adjective clause.
What is the adjective clause? Does the gardener who tends your rose bushes charge a lot for his work? Who tends your rose bushes. This essential adjective clause begins with the relative pronoun "who." It modifies the word "gardener."
What is the subordinate clause? While birds chirped loudly in the apple tree, Carol and Angie kicked the soccer ball around the yard. While birds chirped loudly in the apple tree. Subordinate clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions and are fragments because their meaning is incomplete.
What is the adverb clause? Jennifer scrubbed the filthy bathtub until her arms ached and decided to scrub the floor later. Until her arms ached. It modifies the verb, telling "to what extent" she scrubbed. Adverb clauses are fragments because they lack a complete meaning.
What is the independent clause? I frantically search Amazon for the perfect birthday gift in order that my friend Alice would not be disappointed on her special day. I frantically search Amazon for the perfect birthday gift.
What is the adjective clause? Mrs. Wilson's fruit-filled, lemon jello mold was the centerpiece of the holiday brunch, which included a ham quiche and buttery croissants. Which included a ham quiche and buttery croissants. This nonessential adjective clause begins with the relative pronoun "which." It modifies the word "brunch."
What is the subordinate clause? Before the soloist began her rendition of "Ave Maria," she cleared her throat and glanced across the crowded auditorium. Before the soloist began her rendition of "Ave Maria." Subordinate clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions and are fragments because their meaning is not complete.
What is the independent clause? According to the restaurant manager, another chef will be hired whenever the current one decides to quit. Another chef will be hired.
What is the adjective clause? Examining the kittens, who squirmed and meowedcontinually, the young veterinarian giggled because they were so cute. Who squirmed and meowed continually. This nonessential adjective clause begins with the relative pronoun "who." It modifies the word "kittens."
What is adjective clause? As Queen Victoria entered the royal chamber, her attendant adjusted the tiara that sparkled on her head. that sparkled on her head. This essential adjective clause begins with the relative pronoun "that." It modifies the word "tiara."
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