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Give an example of a noun clause acting as the subject of a sentence.
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"That you have come pleases me."
In the sentence "You may sit wherever you like", identify the dependent clause.
"Wherever you like."
What is a dependent clause?
A clause that has a subject and verb but lacks a complete thought, relying on an independent clause to form a complete meaning.
Differentiate between an independent clause and a dependent clause.
An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot and needs an independent clause to form a complete thought.
What does the adjective clause "whose eyes were blue" describe in the sentence "He met a girl whose eyes were blue"?
The noun "girl."
What is the function of the adverb clause "so that you can find the way" in the sentence "I will give you a map so that you can find the way"?
It describes the act of giving.
What is the definition of a clause?
A group of related words with a subject and verb combination that has complete meaning by itself.
In the sentence "The umbrella which has a broken handle is mine", identify the adjective clause.
"which has a broken handle"
Provide an example of an independent clause and explain its completeness.
"He laughs.", It has a subject (He), a verb (laughs), and it forms a complete thought.
What is an adverb clause?
A group of words with a subject and verb, acting as an adverb in the sentence.
In the sentence "You may sit wherever you like", identify the independent clause.
"You may sit."
What is an adjective clause?
A group of words with a subject and verb, acting as an adjective in the sentence.
Identify the adverb clause in the sentence "They rested when the evening came".
"when the evening came"
Give an example of an independent clause.
"You may sit here"
Why is the clause "You may sit here" categorized as independent?
Because it has a subject (You), a verb (Sit), and forms a complete thought.
Provide an example of a sentence combining an independent and a dependent clause.
"You may sit wherever you like."
What is a noun clause?
A group of words with a subject and verb, acting as a noun in the sentence.
What is the role of the clause "that I will fail" in the sentence "I fear that I will fail"?
It acts as the object of the verb "fear".
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