TYPES

OF
Clauses
Objectives:

• Know what are the type of clauses,

• Identify the clause used in a sentence.
Sentences
 -is a group of words that functions as one part of speech and
Clause that includes a subject and a verb.

Types of Clauses
Dependent clause has a subject and a verb but does not express a
complete idea and cannot stand alone as a simple sentence.

Independent clause has a subject and a verb,

expresses a complete idea, and is a complete sentence.
Examples of Dependent CLAUSE
• Mike had a great time in the party last night.
• Because I am hungry.

Examples of Independent CLAUSE

• The soccer game was cancelled.
• Because I am hungry.
 Independent Clause
Examples:

All cars stop when they see a red flag.

Dependent Clause
Ryan play basketball as he enjoys it.

Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
 Dependent Clause

My dad give me more advice as time went by.

Independent Clause

Subordinator Dependent Clause

Because I cannot go to the concert, you can have

my ticket.
Independent Clause
SUBORDINATORS
- It has a subject and a verb but it is only a part of a sentence.

Examples:
After, Although, As, Because, Before, Even though, Even if, If, Since,
Then, Though, Until, When, Where, Whether, While

James ate his lunch as he was very

hungry.

I got a good grades because I studied.

 Identify the dependent and independent clause in each
sentence. Underline the Dependent and Circle the
Independent.

1. You must work hard in order to succeed in life.

2. Anna is back from home so he must take rest.
3. Now that I am old enough, I get my own room.
4. Since you broke the rules, you will suffer the consequences.
5. If the dress is on sale, she will buy it.
6. Whenever you came to visit, make sure to bring food.
7. I looked for my lost wallet under the bridge.
8. We went to go eat hamburgers after the race.
9. A short while later, the man arrived on time.
10. In a small town, we were brought up with good manners.