Types of

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Types of Dependent Clauses
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Adjective Clauses

• An adjective clause is a dependent clause that
  is used as an adjective.
• Adjective clauses usually begin with a relative
  pronoun
• who, whom, whose, that, which
• Adjective clauses tell which one, what kind, or
  how many, and describe nouns or pronouns.

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Adjective Clauses

• Examples
• Devon Kim is a climber who likes challenges.
• His hardest climb, which took him three days, was
  Mount Whitney.
• The gear that the climber brings is important to
  his success.

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Adverb Clauses

• An adverb clause is a dependent clause that is
  used as an adverb.
• Adverb clauses usually begin with a
  subordinating conjunction
• if, because, before, than, as, even though, so
  that, while, where, when, as if, since
• Adverb clauses tell where, when, why, how, to
  what extent, and under what conditions.

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Adverb Clauses

• Examples
• They checked their gear before they started the
  climb.
• They were cautious because ice made the trails
  slippery.
• When Devon started his climb, the weather was
  good.

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Noun Clauses

• A noun clause is a dependent clause that is used
  as a noun.
• Noun clauses usually begin with the following
  words
• that, how, when, where, whether, why, what,
  whatever, who, whom, whoever, whomever, which,
  whichever
• Noun clauses can serve as a subject, direct
  object, indirect object, object of the
  preposition, or predicate noun.

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Noun Clauses

• Helpful tip If you can substitute the word
  something or someone for a clause in a sentence,
  it is a noun clause.
• Examples
• The director determined who would design the set.
• A love of theater is what motivates her.
• She takes great satisfaction in whatever they
  perform.

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Practice

• Find the dependent clause in the following
  sentences and identify them as adjective, adverb,
  or noun clauses.
• Rex is a yellow Labrador retriever who loves to
  chase squirrels.
• As soon as he sees a squirrel, he yelps with
  delight.

ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
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Practice

• Find the dependent clause in the following
  sentences and identify them as adjective, adverb,
  or noun clauses.
• After he has an exciting squirrel chase, Rex
  usually needs to take a very long nap.
• That Rex is a swift runner is obvious to
  everyone.

ADVERB
NOUN
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Practice

• Find the dependent clause in the following
  sentences and identify them as adjective, adverb,
  or noun clauses.
• Although Rex behaves well, he is taken to
  obedience classes.
• Whoever meets Rex is impressed by his good
  nature.

ADVERB
NOUN
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Practice

• Find the dependent clause in the following
  sentences and identify them as adjective, adverb,
  or noun clauses.
• Rexs owners have photos that show Rex as a puppy
  at the animal shelter.
• Rex eats whatever dog food he is given, but he
  really likes lasagna and raw carrots.

ADJECTIVE
NOUN
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Assignment

• Complete the clause review sheet independently.
• When you finish, keep it at your seat and we
  will grade it together.
• Use your notes to help you while working on this
  assignment.