CLAUSE
It is a group of related words containing a subject and a verb.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE- is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE- can stand alone as a sentence
• Andy studied in the coffee shop.
• He went to the mall.
• I am not satisfied.
DEPENDENT CLAUSE- is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought
When Andy studied in the coffee shop
(what happened?)
Because I woke up late this morning
(what happened?)
If my neighbor does not pay his rent on time
(what will happen?)
These words can be a signal that a clause may
be dependent.
after
asas if
becausebeforeeven if
whatever
whether
ifwhensincethough
unlessuntil
while
whenever
in order to
althougheven though
Andy studied his lesson even though classes for
tomorrow had been suspended.
He lost the book when he went to the mall.
If James arrives later in class, he will surely be
scolded.
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