Clause Toolbox

Question 1

A group of related words that contain contains a subject and a verb

Answer 1

A clause

Question 2

Simple sentence
Stands alone
Subject + predicate (verb)
May also have an object & modifiers, such as adj., adverbs, and/or phrases

Answer 2

Independent clause

Question 3

Subject + verb
Cannot stand alone
Requires independent clause

Answer 3

Dependent clause

Question 4

Type of Dependent clause
Modifies nouns & pronouns
Directly after word modifying
Adds more information about a person, place, or thing

Answer 4

Adjective clause

Question 5

Adjective clause Signal word

Answer 5

Relative pronoun

Question 6

Type of dependent clause
Gives more details about the rest of the sentence, such as time, cause and effect, conditions or contrast
Can occur anywhere in sentence

Answer 6

Adverb clause

Question 7

Adverb clause signal word

Answer 7

Subordinating conjunction

Question 8

Type of dependent clause
Function like a single noun in a sentence
Can be subjects, objects, or complements

Answer 8

Noun clause