Clause (Part 1 of 10)- Clause and its classificaiton

Md. Abdul Kader Lecturer

Department of EnglishCambrian College

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Welcome to all of you.

English GrammarClass-IX-XII

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Mental Preparation

• Do you know where does he live?

• Do you know where he lives?

He said me that he knew his address.He said me that he knew his address.

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Lesson: Clause and its classification

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Learning Outcome

• say the definition of a clause.

• mention the characteristics of clause.

• say the types of clause.• identify a clause.

By the end of

the lesson

you will be able

to …


WHATIS A

CLAUSE???


Definition

CLAUSE is a string(series) of words that contains a subject and a finite verb but acts as a single element in or a part of a sentence.Example:I know what his name is.He told me what he did with the pen.


Characteristics of clause

A group of words Having a subject of its ownHaving a finite verb of its ownThey DO NOT have to form a complete

thought.

I know that he is a good man.


Classification of Clause

Kinds Of Clauses

Principal Or

Independent Clause

Subordinate Or

Dependent Clause

Coordinate Clause


Practice

Identifying phrases and clauses

Decide if the group of words in boldface is a phrase or a clause. Select the correct description in each sentence. This activity contains 10 questions.


Practice

1. For young adults, departure from their parents' home is a major step toward assuming adult responsibilities.

PhraseClause

A phrase is a group of related words without a subject-verb. This phrase has no verb and no subject.


Practice

2. The average age of leaving has decreased in recent years as more young people live independently before marriage.

PhraseClause

A clause is a group of related words with a subject-verb. This dependent clause has a subject (people) and a verb (live).


Practice

3. In 1940, eighty percent of North Americans in their twenties resided with their parents, although today only about fifty percent do.

PhraseClause

A clause is a group of related words with a subject-verb. This dependent clause has a subject (50 %) and a verb (do).


Practice

4. Because of increased enrollment in higher education, many young adults leave home early, around age eighteen.

PhraseClause



Practice

5. Some young people who want to escape family friction also depart early.

PhraseClause

A clause is a group of related words with a subject-verb. This dependent clause has a subject (who) and a verb (want).


Practice

6. Those from divorced, single-parent homes tend to be early leavers, perhaps as a result of family stress.

PhraseClause



Practice

7. However, leaving home very early can contribute to long-term disadvantage when it is associated with lack of parental financial and social support.

Phrase

Clause

A clause is a group of related words with a subject-verb. This dependent clause has a subject (it) and a verb (associate ).


Practice

8. Nearly half of young adults return home for a brief time after initial leaving.

PhraseClause



Practice

9. As people encounter unexpected twists and turns on the road to independence, the parental home becomes a safety net and base of operations for launching adult life.

PhraseClause

A clause is a group of related words with a subject-verb. This dependent clause has a subject (people) and a verb (encounter).


Practice

10. Contrary to popular belief, returning home is usually not a sign of weakness, but a common event among unmarried adults.

PhraseClause



Pair work

Identify each item of the following slides as a clause or a phrase.(1-20)


Pair work

1. He works hard every day Clause / Phrase

2. After a good day Clause / Phrase

3. If I need to call you Clause / Phrase

4. In a dark and dangerous hallway Clause / Phrase

5. Before the next light Clause / Phrase

6. Because it's the right thing to do Clause / Phrase

7. As quickly as possible Clause / Phrase

8. This car's not working Clause / Phrase

9. Working for himself Clause / Phrase

10. Whenever it gets cold Clause / Phrase


Pair work11. If they want to talk to me Clause / Phrase

12. Towards the north Clause / Phrase

13. In front of the building Clause / Phrase

14. Jumping up and down on the bed Clause / Phrase

15. Until the next time Clause / Phrase

16. Until she finds a car Clause / Phrase

17. I don't know the answer Clause / Phrase

18. Turn off the computer Clause / Phrase

19. Across the street from us Clause / Phrase

20. Inside a deep, dark well Clause / Phrase


Answer of the pair work

1. He works hard every day Clause

2. After a good day Phrase

3. If I need to call you Clause

4. In a dark and dangerous hallway Phrase

5. Before the next light Phrase

6. Because it's the right thing to do Clause

7. As quickly as possible Phrase

8. This car's not working Clause

9. Working for himself Phrase

10. Whenever it gets cold Clause

11. If they want to talk to me Clause

12. Towards the north Phrase

13. In front of the building Phrase

14. Jumping up and down on the bed Phrase

15. Until the next time Phrase

16. Until she finds a car Clause

17. I don't know the answer Clause

18. Turn off the computer Clause

19. Across the street from us Phrase

20. Inside a deep, dark well Phrase


Evaluation

1. What is a clause?2. What are the characteristics

of clause?3. What is a phrase?4. Mention the types of clause.


Home work

Recall the class and practise more and more.


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