Clauses

Dependent clause that starts with Relative Pronoun or Adverb. Modifies a noun. Answers questions: Which one? What kind? How many?

Adjective Clause

Dependent clause that starts with Subordinate Conjunction. Modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb. Answers questions: When? Where? Why? To what extent?

Adverbial Clause

Group of words that cannot stand alone. Incomplete thought/ idea. Needs to link with an Independent Clause in order to function as a sentence. Can act like an adjective/adverb/noun. This is also called a Subordinate Clause. (Children are dependents whom depend on their independent parents.)

Dependent Clause

Independent ClauseGroup of words that can stand alone. Complete thought/idea. Simple Sentence. (Your parents are independent.)

Independent Clause

Connects a clause or phrase to a noun or pronoun. Examples: that, who, which whose, where

Relative Pronouns

Provides a transition between phrases and clauses. Begins an adverbial clause.

Subordinate Conjunctions