Clauses Review
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Medium
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Kathleen Mccullen
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10 Slides • 17 Questions
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Open Ended
In your own words, explain the difference between a clause and a phrase.
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Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a clause?
into the classroom
over the rainbow
runs every morning
she runs every morning
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Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a phrase?
since it is a beautiful day
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes an independent clause?
A clause that can stand alone as a sentence and expresses a complete thought.
A clause that cannot stand alone and adds extra information.
A clause that describes a noun or pronoun.
A clause that modifies a verb or adjective.
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Multiple Choice
Which is an example of an independent clause?
Because she enjoys reading
She enjoys reading
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Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a subordinate (dependent) clause?
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Fill in the Blanks
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence includes an adjective clause?
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are characteristics of an adverb clause? (Select all that apply.)
It is a subordinate clause.
It modifies a verb or adjective.
It begins with a subordinating conjunction.
It describes a noun or pronoun.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence includes an adverb clause?
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Restrictive Clauses (continued)
Purpose: To define or identify a specific noun by restricting its meaning to a particular group or thing.
Punctuation: No commas are used to separate them from the independent clause.
Pronoun Use: Typically uses "that" for things or ideas.
Example: "The students who study hard will succeed".
Explanation: The clause "who study hard" is essential because it identifies which students will succeed, distinguishing them from other students.
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Nonrestrictive Clauses (continued)
Purpose: To provide additional, descriptive information that is not essential to the main meaning of the sentence.
Punctuation: Are set off by commas from the rest of the sentence.
Pronoun Use: Can use "who" or "whom" for people and "which" for things.
Example: "My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting".
Explanation: The clause "who lives in New York" provides extra information but isn't needed to understand which brother is visiting.
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Multiple Choice
Restrictive means
Unnecessary information
Necessary information
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Multiple Choice
Kaylee, who just graduated from high school, is an accomplished figure skater.
Restrictive
Nonrestrictive
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Multiple Choice
Decide if the adjective clause is necessary or unnecessary:
People who want to get good grades need to work hard.
Necessary (restrictive)
Unnecessary (non-restrictive)
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
The girl, by whom I sat in class, is an honor student.
The girl by whom I sat in class is an honor student.
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
Why is it important to understand clauses when studying grammar?
Because clauses help us form complete sentences and express ideas clearly.
Because clauses are only used in poetry.
Because clauses are not important in communication.
Because clauses are the same as phrases.
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Open Ended
Why do you think authors use different types of clauses when writing?
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