Wednesday Homework: memorize subordinating conjunctions(by Monday) Today, we have “Independent/dependent clauses” notes--you should know most of this already!(keep in “keepers”)

A sentence or independent clause is like a bicycle… The verb/ predicate is the other wheel. It must have a subject! The subject is one wheel. These two parts connect to form a complete thought or stable structure  a sentence! If you only have one part, you cannot ride!

Everyday in language arts extends our capacity to communicate. Example Sentence: Every day in language arts extends our capacity to communicate. Everyday in language arts extends our capacity to communicate.

Although I enjoy jogging Dependent clause A dependent clause also has a subject and verb, BUT it does NOT make a complete thought. Example: Although I enjoy jogging

Dependent clause Dependent clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions or a relative pronouns Highlight or underline begins with a subordinating conjunction

(Yes, cross out the single ‘a’ on handout) Example: What is a Phrase? A phrase is a group of words that is missing a subject, a verb, or both or all (Yes, cross out the single ‘a’ on handout) Example: into the light(prepositional phrase)

Recognize dependent/subordinating clauses How do you know the subordinating conjunctions? You learn them. Homework: start memorizing this set of subordinating conjunctions!

Begins with a Subordinating Conjunction (AAAWWWWUUBBIS-T) Dep. Clause=Fragments Subordinate Clause Begins with a Subordinating Conjunction (AAAWWWWUUBBIS-T) Why? The Thought is incomplete After we go to the game… Before you come over my house…

AAAWWWWUUBBIS-T

Although After As While When Whenever Wherever Until Unless Before Because If Since Though

GRAMMAR NINJAS They may be a subordinating conjunction or preposition After As Until Before Since

Wednesday Homework: memorize subordinating conjunctions Independent/dependent clauses notes today(keep in “keepers”)