1. CLAUSES Term Definition Sentence Example CLAUSE INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
ADVERB CLAUSE
ADJECTIVE CLAUSE
NOUN CLAUSE

2. CLAUSES Term Definition Sentence Example CLAUSE INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
Group of words with a SUBJECT and a VERB
I like books because they are enjoyable.
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
Has a SUBJECT and a VERB
Stands alone as a COMPLETE THOUGHT
Because it is warm, spring is my favorite season.
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
Has a SUBJECT and VERB
INCOMPLETE thought
ADVERB CLAUSE
DEPENDENT CLAUSE used like an ADVERB – tells when or why
I fell down after I ran around in circles.
ADJECTIVE CLAUSE
DEPENDENT CLAUSE used like an ADJECTIVE – tells which one or what kind
The girl who is sitting in front of me fell asleep.
NOUN CLAUSE

3. EXAMPLES The book that I enjoyed is on the table.
I will never forget my friends who have helped me over the years.
Although Billy couldn’t swim, he jumped off the pier anyway.
Billy drowned because he couldn’t swim.