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Clauses
Independent & dependent
What is a clause?
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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.
Two Types of Clauses:
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
Hmmm…
Can there be more than one clause
in one sentence?
How many clauses are in each sentence?
Practice
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http://www.myschoolhouse.com/cours
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BrainPop Video
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.
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Compound Sentences
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Contain two or more INDEPENDENT clauses
Joined together either with:
 A semicolon
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I love pizza; my favorite is pepperoni.
A comma with a coordinating conjunction
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I love pizza, and my favorite is pepperoni.
Semicolons ;
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Can only be used to join independent clauses
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Incorrect: The field trip to the park should be fun we are all
going to bring a game to play.
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Correct: The field trip to the park should be fun; we are all
going to bring a game to play.
Coordinating Conjunctions
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Join two independent
clauses
Must be paired with a
comma
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FANBOYS:
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for
and
nor
but
or
yet
so
Remember clauses?
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Whenever I get home.
The dog barked.
After you finish your homework.
You need to wash the dishes.
S & CD Review
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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
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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.
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After
Although
Who
Which
When
Until
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Where
So that
Since
Where
When
Why
Dependent clauses
answer these
questions
Complex Sentences Practice
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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
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A combination of Compound and Complex
Sentences
Contains at least 2 independent clauses
Contains 1 or more dependent clauses
CD-CX Sentences Practice
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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.
Let’s practice!
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Activity!