Noun Adjective Adverb Clauses

Simple Sentence Compound Sentence Complex Sentence ◦ Independent clause plus dependent clause ◦ Underline your dependent clause ◦ Guess, is it a noun clause, adjective clause, or adverb clause? Types of Sentences

Types of Clauses Independent ◦ Full Sentence ◦ Complete thought Dependent ◦ Fragment ◦ Needs something else All clauses must have a noun and a verb. If they do not it is only a phrase.

Noun Clause ◦ Works as a noun in the sentence ◦ Can be the subject Adjective Clause ◦ Works as an adjective in the sentence  Modifies a noun or pronoun ◦ Tells who and what Adverb Clause ◦ Works as an adverb in the sentence ◦ Tells when, where, why  Modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb Types of Clauses

Noun Clauses Needs to contain a noun and a verb Can replace with SOMEONE or SOMETHING Common words that introduce noun clauses ◦ How, if, that, what, whatever, when, where, whether, which, whichever, who, whoever, whom, whomever, whose, and why.

Noun Clause Examples Which coat to choose is Elliott’s dilemma. [something] Give what you can to this worthy cause. [something] Please send whoever is interested this questionnaire. [someone] Please help yourself to whatever you need. [something] The issue is how long should we wait. [something]

Noun Clause Examples Which coat to choose is Elliott’s dilemma. [subject- opener] Give what you can to this worthy cause. [interrupter] Please send whoever is interested this questionnaire. [interrupter] Please help yourself to whatever you need. [preposition- closer] The issue is how long should we wait. [predicate- closer]

Identify Noun Clauses You know that you’re the fastest runner on the team. (someone) Whoever wins tomorrow’s race will compete in the county meet. (someone) A better long jumper is what we need most on this team. (someone) Coach certainly knows when she can get the maximum effort out of us. (something) What she does with this team is quite impressive. (someone)

Extended Noun Clause Practice Why Jimmy didn’t try out for the team is beyond me. Only the individual involved can decide whether he or she will try out for a team. Please give whoever tries out next year lots of encouragement. Sometimes, the problem is deciding which of two teams to join. Now make your own example.

Adjective Clauses Describe a noun Usually comes after a noun ◦ The lady, who is seated near the exit sign, better be ready to jump ship. ◦ I like the prize that had money attached to it. Make your own example.

Adverb Clauses Tells when, where, why, how & under what conditions Every adverb clause begins with a conjunction (because, while, after). Adverb clauses modify the main verb in the sentence, adjectives and other adverbs. He started screaming because his cat had climbed a tall tree.

Adverb Clause Examples After he raised his rifle to his shoulder, he squeezed the trigger immediately. (when) The student left the room before the bell rang. (when) He enjoys camping in the woods more than you do. (under what conditions) Write your own example.

Adjective or Adverb Clause This is the kind of book that I like. Summer, which is my favorite season, will be here before we know it. (2) You will see our house where the road curves right.