Clauses Independent & dependent

What is a clause? A clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a verb.

Two Types of Clauses: 1. An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. Also known as a main clause. Example: We all want bargains.

2. A dependent clause may contain a subject and a verb, but it does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence. Also known as a subordinate clause. Example: when we buy things Two Types of Clauses:

Can there be more than one clause in one sentence? Hmmm…

How many clauses are in each sentence?

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Sentence Structures: part 1 Simple and Compound Sentences

Simple Sentences Contain ONE clause Can you guess what kind of clause it contains? INDEPENDENT! Has 1 subject & 1 pred.

Compound Sentences Contain two or more INDEPENDENT clauses Joined together either with:  A semicolon I love pizza; my favorite is pepperoni.  A comma with a coordinating conjunction I love pizza, and my favorite is pepperoni.

Semicolons ; Can only be used to join independent clauses Incorrect: The field trip to the park should be fun we are all going to bring a game to play. Correct: The field trip to the park should be fun; we are all going to bring a game to play.

Coordinating Conjunctions Join two independent clauses Must be paired with a comma FANBOYS:  for  and  nor  but  or  yet  so

Remember clauses? Whenever I get home. The dog barked. After you finish your homework. You need to wash the dishes.

S & CD Review How many subjects are in a simple sentence? How many verbs are in a compound sentence? The dog barked and cried all day. The cat slept while the dog barked.

Complex Sentences Contains 1 or more dependent clauses Contains ONE and only ONE independent clause The dependent clauses can be in the beginning, middle, or end of your sentence.

Dependent Clause Markers If you are unsure about whether or not a clause is dependent, use these words that signal the start of a dependent clause. After Although Who Which When Until Where So that Since Where When Why Dependent clauses answer these questions

Complex Sentences Practice Until you change those strings, your banjo won’t sound very good. The announcer whose voice is so pleasant has switched to the morning drive time. Darryl looked after my dog while I was away.

Compound-Complex Sentences A combination of Compound and Complex Sentences Contains at least 2 independent clauses Contains 1 or more dependent clauses

CD-CX Sentences Practice Sharon has been studying piano since she was six years old, and she enjoys it. Pam knew where the park was, and she gave us directions. The radio that you like is on sale, but it is still expensive.

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