Clause (Part 3 of 10)-Dependent Clause

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English GrammarClass-IX-XII

04/11/2023 2Dependent Clause

Mental Preparation


Mental Preparation


Lesson: Dependent

Clause

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Learning Outcome

• say what is a dependent clause.

• say the characteristics of a dependent clause.

• describe the position of the dependent clause in the sentence.

• mention some dependent clause markers.

• mention the kinds of dependent clause.

• identify some dependent clauses.

By the end of

the lesson

you will be able

to …


WHAT

IS A

DEPENDEN

T

CLAUSE???


A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a

verb but does not contain a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a

sentence by itself.

Example

When he is at a baseball game

Dependent Clause

This clause is also known as subordinating clauses because of the words that start them.


Dependent Clause Examples1.Because the door was

open

2.When it started raining

3.Until your father gets

home

4.When he is at a baseball

game

Because I cannot

stand alone, I need

you, dear.

Dependent Clause


WHAT

ARE THE

CHARACTERIS

TICS OF A

DEPENDENT

CLAUSE???


Characteristics of Dependent Clause

• Have a subject and a predicate• NEVER express a complete thought• These clauses can not be a sentence by

itself.• To make sense a dependent clause depends

on being connected to an independent clause.

• Often a dependent clause is marked by a dependent marker word.

• usually does NOT omit a repeated subject.


WHAT

IS THE

POSITION OF

A

DEPENDENT

CLAUSE???


Position of Dependent Clause

Dependent Clauses can come at the end or at the beginning of a sentence.

Example1. The girl ran to her room when the

boy called her.2. When mother finished her chores,

she went to bed.


IS THERE

ANY

PUNCTUATIO

N RULES

WITH A

DEPENDENT

CLAUSE???


Use a comma i f you subordinate the fi rst of the two clauses.

Subordinate c lause + , +

main c lause .

Cat hair clung to Marvin’s pant legs. He still got the job.Even though cat hair clung to Marvin’s pant legs, he still got the job.

The first clause is

less important.

The second clause has more

emphasis because its thought is complete.


Use no punctuation if you subordinate the second of the two clauses.

Marvin smiled at his success. Cat hair wafted in his wake.Marvin smiled at his success as cat hair wafted in his wake.

Main c lause + Ø + subordinate c lause .

Now the first clause is the

most important.

The second clause has less

emphasis because its thought is

incomplete.


HOW CAN

WE

IDENTIFY A

DEPENDEN

T

CLAUSE???


DEPENDENT CLAUSE MARKERS

• As• As soon as• Although• After• Until• Because• Before• If• Since • Even if• Even

though

• Though• Whenever• Whatever • Where• Whereas• Whether• As if• Unless• Than• That• So that

• how • unless • when • what • Whose• Whom• Once• Which• When• While


IS THERE

ANY

CLASSIFICATI

ON OF

DEPENDENT

CLAUSE???


Classification of Dependent Clauses

They are-

Noun clause

Adjective clause

Adverb clause

Dependent clause has three types.


Pair work

Identify each item as an independent clause or a dependent clause.


Practice-1

1. Because it's the best solution. Independent/ Dependent

2. Working at this job is a lot of fun.

Independent/ Dependent

3. It doesn't really interest me. Independent/ Dependent

4. I should have given her a ride. Independent/ Dependent

5. After the movie is over. Independent/ Dependent

6. If he ever calls. Independent /Dependent

7. Whenever I have the time. Independent/ Dependent

8. There could be a problem. Independent/ Dependent

9. Since the last time they visited. Independent/ Dependent

10. Whenever it gets cold Independent/ Dependent


Check you answer

1. Because it's the best solution. Dependent

2. Working at this job is a lot of fun.

Independent

3. It doesn't really interest me. Independent

4. I should have given her a ride. Independent

5. After the movie is over. Dependent

6. If he ever calls. Dependent

7. Whenever I have the time. Dependent

8. There could be a problem. Independent

9. Since the last time they visited.

Dependent

10. Whenever it gets cold Dependent


Pair work

Determine whether the underlined word groups are dependent clauses, independent clauses, or not a clause.


Practice-21. Although it was raining, Maria went for a jog at Civitan Park.

2. Brianna eats chocolate whenever she gets a poor grade in math.

3. After the flood, the family moved into a temporary shelter.

4. While walking at the park, John saw a raccoon eating potato chips.

5. Students enrolled in bachelor's and associate's degree programs must pass the Regents' Test as a graduation requirement.


Practice-2

6. Students who fail to show up for the Regents' test must enroll in the Regents' remediation courses.

7. When you finish your homework, please take the dog for a walk.

8. After Juan completed the assignment, he swam laps at the gym.

9. Christa left home at 4:00 a.m. since she had to drive to Atlanta for a meeting.

10. Before completing the assignment, Evan decided to eat a quick lunch.


Check you answer1. Dependent Clause2. Dependent Clause3. Not a Clause (This is simply a prepositional phrase.)4. Independent Clause5. Independent6. Dependent Clause7. Dependent Clause8. Dependent Clause9. Dependent Clause10. Not a Clause


Group Work

Each sentence contains a clause in CAPITAL letters. Decide whether this clause is dependent or independent. (1-10)


Practice-3

1. I WILL GO ON A TRIP if the car is in good working order.a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause2. SINCE THE TIRE IS FLAT, we had better get it fixed before traveling.a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause3. I want to see the Corning Glass Museum BECAUSE I AM INTERESTED IN GLASS BLOWING.a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause4. When we get there, I WOULD LIKE TO LOOK AT THE DISPLAYS.a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause5. I would like to leave home early UNLESS THE TRAFFIC IS SLOW.a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause


Practice-3

6. HE TOLD ME THE MUSEUM WAS CLOSED ON MONDAYS though it wasn't listed on the schedule.

a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause

7. Even though it takes a long time to get there, WE WOULD STILL LIKE TO GO.a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause

8. WHEN WE DROVE THERE, we got lost.a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause

9. SINCE THE DISPLAYS WERE GREAT, I am glad we went.a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause

10. IN CASE YOU ARE WONDERING HOW TO GET THERE, I will give you a map with the directions.a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause


Check you answer

1. Independent 2. Dependent 3. Dependent 4. Independent 5. Dependent 6. Independent 7. Independent8. Dependent9. Dependent 10. Dependent


Evaluation

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

of a dependent clause?3. Mention five dependent

clause markers.4. Mention the punctuation

rules with dependent clause.


Home work

Recall the class and for more practice visit the following addresses.

http://wps.prenhall.com/hss_harris_phrefguide_1/56/14505/3713437.cw/content/index.html http://depts.dyc.edu/learningcenter/owl/exercises/clauses_ex1.htm


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