Created by Jose J. Gonzalez, Jr.

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Clauses Quote of the day When my heart is
overflowing with gratitude, there is no room for
fear. Kathy
Kendall
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Clause defined

• A clause is an essential part of a sentence and
  must contain a subject and a verb.
• Clauses are the building blocks of sentences.

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What do you need to make a sentence?

• 1. Subject
• 2. Verb
• 3. Needs to make sense

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Two types of clauses

• Independent clause, IC
• Dependent clause, DC

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IC defined

• A group of words that expresses a complete
  thought, a sentence.
• Walk!
• Fluffy runs.
• The sun shines.

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DC defined

• A word group that does not express a complete
  thought. A DC must be attached to an IC to
  make it a complete sentence.
• Example Because the ultimate van has not been
  created yet and the Japanese are in the process
  of working on the number one van in the world
  while the Germans have put out their van
  prototype.

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Before we start, see if you can identify these
clauses

• It was a bright morning.
• As he was walking down the corridor.
• You will sing a long song
• Unless you decide not to come.
• Because he was not normal that day.
• The cave was full of bats
• Since the first of the month.
• (You can view the answers on the next slide.)

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Yellow-- Independent clausesPurple-- dependent
clauses

• It was a bright morning.
• As he was walking down the corridor.
• You will sing a long song.
• Unless you decide not to come.
• Because he was not normal that day.
• The cave was full of bats.
• Since the first of the month.

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Identify clauses

• He arrived just as the clock struck seven.
• I will write when I know of our whereabouts.
• As he entered the room, everyone cheered.
• They laughed as they saw the movie.
• Since you left, we have had beautiful weather.
• You should observe because it is important.
• If you come home, you can see the present.
• Whither thou goest, I will go.
• If wishes were horses, we would all take a ride.
• From where I stood, I could see all.
• I shall attend school until I am at least
  eighteen years old

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Independent -- dependent

• He arrived just as the clock struck seven.
• I will write when I know of our whereabouts.
• As he entered the room, everyone cheered.
• They laughed as they saw the movie.
• Since you left, we have had beautiful weather.
• You should observe because it is important.
• If you come home, you can see the present.
• Whither thou goest, I will go.
• If wishes were horses, we would all take a ride.
• From where I stood, I could see all.
• I shall attend school until I am at least
  eighteen years old.

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Identify clauses

• Before another day passes, you should call Fred.
• By the time I arrived at the store, I had
  forgotten my errand.
• While listening to the radio, she did her weekly
  mending.
• Think twice before you answer.
• As we drove through the country, we could see
  the results of the flood.
• The lady who was at the door admitted us when she
  checked our identification.
• They listened for the sound since it was the key
  to the puzzle.
• Always look before you leap.
• The green house was ready when we arrived with
  the roses.

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Independent -- dependent

• Before another day passes, you should call Fred.
• By the time I arrived at the store, I had
  forgotten my errand.
• While listening to the radio, she did her weekly
  mending.
• Think twice before you answer.
• As we drove through the country, we could see
  the results of the flood.
• The lady who was at the door admitted us when she
  checked our identification.
• They listened for the sound since it was the key
  to the puzzle.
• Always look before you leap.
• The green house was ready when we arrived with
  the roses.

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AssignmentIdentify independent and dependent
clause

• When I see the sky, I feel like flying.
• In the army I learned many tricks since we had so
  much free time.
• There is only one slice of pizza left because
  Alfredo ate the rest.
• As I was walking, I saw a black snake.
• Dont wash the clothing before I get home.
• After the winter storm, we all felt like seeing
  the sun.
• Although she is very tall, she is still extremely
  graceful.
• Even though we work all day, we still have a
  good time at night.
• You should study hard because you never know how
  difficult the test will be.
• While I was watching television, the cat jumped
  through the open window.

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One last note

• Many people think that only math is progressive
  in learning. In other words, if you dont know
  how to multiply how can you divide? We all know
  this is true. But the study of English is also
  progressive. Because if you cant identify a
  clause, how can you tell a sentence from a
  fragment? It is all related and you must master
  each step, or you will be left confused or lost
  later.