1. Clauses An Introduction

2. What is a clause? A clause is a group of words that contains a subject-verb set. A clause is a group of words that contains a subject-verb set. Subject Verb

3. What are the different types of clauses? The first type of clause is the INDEPENDENT clause. The first type of clause is the INDEPENDENT clause. It has one subject-verb set and can stand alone as a complete thought (hence, it is independent). It has one subject-verb set and can stand alone as a complete thought (hence, it is independent).

4. Independent Clause Examples S V S V - The man threw the ball to the dog. S V S V - The weather is cold. V S V S - Stand up! (you) S V V S V V - This show will not interest me.

5. What are the types of clauses? (cont.) The second type of clause is the SUBORDINATE or DEPENDENT clause. The second type of clause is the SUBORDINATE or DEPENDENT clause. This type of clause must also have a subject-verb set, but it CANNOT stand alone. This type of clause must also have a subject-verb set, but it CANNOT stand alone. Subordinate basically means “less important,” so it always has to be combined with an independent clause to be grammatically correct. Subordinate basically means “less important,” so it always has to be combined with an independent clause to be grammatically correct.

6. Subordinate Clause Examples S V S V S V S V - The man threw the ball after the dog wagged its tail. S V V S V S V V S V - Because a cold front is coming, the weather is cold. V S S V V V S S V V - Stand up (you) since we are saying the pledge! S V S V V S V S V V - If it is about ghosts, this show will not interest me.

7. Practice 1. During a career that spanned twenty years, Pelé was probably the most popular athlete in the world. 2. He was named Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but hardly anyone recognizes that name. 3. Soccer fans the world over, however, knew Pelé, who was considered to be the world’s best soccer player. 4. While he was still a teenager, he led his Brazilian teammates to the first of their three World Cup titles. 5. Whenever he played, his skill and agility awed fans.

8. Answers 1. During a career that spanned twenty years, Pelé was probably the most popular athlete in the world. ► subordinate 2. He was named Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but hardly anyone recognizes that name. ► independent 3. Soccer fans the world over, however, knew Pelé, who was considered to be the world’s best soccer player. ► subordinate 4. While he was still a teenager, he led his Brazilian teammates to the first of their three World Cup titles. ► subordinate 5. Whenever he played, his skill and agility awed fans. ► independent