English 7

Quarter 1 Module 5: CLAUSE AND ITS KINDS

This module covers issues related to the pragmatics of academic English. The module presents an
overview of the English verb system, including the most frequent tenses, three aspects, and two voices. The
module highlights the use of correct punctuality, which is of immense help in meeting the goal of the writing
process: to ensure clear communication of ideas. The module also explains the role of modality and register in
academic writing. Another important issue discussed in the module is the use of parallel constructions for
words, phrases, clauses, sentences, and paragraphs of an academic text.

The exercises herein are made to motivate you embrace learning as a worthwhile experience. It is hoped
that the skills you learned will better prepare you to adjust to the new normal world.

OBJECTIVES:

Learning the various terms used to define and classify clauses can be a vocabulary lesson in itself.
Understanding the difference between independent and dependent clauses is important in
understanding how to construct sentences and avoid fragments. This knowledge can also help in
varying sentence length in writing, which makes all forms of writing better

After going through this module, you are expected to use phrases, clauses, and sentences, appropriately
and meaningfully (EN7G-II-a-1); specifically, you are expected to:

1. identify the sentence in independent clause and dependent clause

2. determine context when to use independent clause and dependent clause
3. construct sentences using independent clause and dependent clause

CLAUSE AND ITS KINDS

What is a clause? What are its kinds? Are all clauses considered sentences?

A clause is a group of words with both a subject and a verb. There are two kinds of clauses. These are
independent clause and dependent clause.

Independent Clause
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete
thought. An independent clause is a sentence.

For example:
1. Jim studied in his classroom for his chemistry quiz.
2. He ran. (Notice that while this sentence only contains two words, it is still a complete
sentence because it contains a one word subject and a one word predicate that is also a
complete thought.)
3. He ran fast.
4. I was late to work.
 5. The paper does not specify which type of format it must be in.  
6. The instructor spent the class period reviewing the difference between independent and
dependent clauses.

Dependent Clause
A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete
thought. A dependent clause cannot be a sentence. Often a dependent clause is marked by a dependent marker
word.

For example:
1. When Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz . . . (What happened when he studied? The
thought is incomplete.)
2. Because I woke up late this morning… (what happened?)
3. When we arrived in class… (what occurred?)
4. If my neighbor does not pay his rent on time… (what will happen?)

Dependent Marker Word

A dependent marker word (conjunction) is a word added to the beginning of an independent clause that
makes it into a dependent clause.

For example:
1. When Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz, it was very noisy.
(When is a dependent marker word)

Some common dependent markers are: 

after, although, as, as if, because, before, even if, even though, if, in

order
to, since, though, unless, until, whatever, when, whenever, whether,
while.

TIP: A mistake when identifying independent clause and dependent clause is made in the belief that dependent
clauses are shorter and independent clauses are longer. This is totally wrong. Some clauses which, although
short, can be considered independent as long as they relay a complete thought. In the same way, some clauses,
which although long, still do not have a complete thought and are considered dependent clauses. To illustrate
this, see the examples below.

As long as the beautiful sun rises and

the magnificent earth rotates
Independent Clause

Dependent Clause
I eat.

Activity 1
Directions: Underline the dependent clause in the following sentences.

1. Emily likes to bake cake because it makes her calm.

2. Emily and her mom baked cookies but Emily ate a lot of the dough.
3. The cookies were delicious since they were made with love.
4. They decided to bake more cookies so that her dad could have more.
5. Let us just stay here until the rain stops.
Activity 2
Directions: Identify whether the clause is dependent or independent.
______________1. Whenever we eat delicious foods
______________2. Everytime I ask you a question.
______________3. Let's have a dinner date tonight.
______________4. Even if I die.
______________5. The people are asking for help.

Activity 3
Directions: Use appropriate dependent marker word to complete the following sentences.

after, although, as, as if, because, before, even if, even though, if, in

order
to, since, though, unless, until, whatever, when, whenever, whether,
while.

1. I will take the exam___________you allow me or not.

2. She’s been taking care of Marie________she was a child.
3. I turned out to be like this_________of you.
4. The mother is doing the chores__________her baby is sleeping.
5. I did not attend my last class__________I was not feeling fine.

Key Answer

Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3

1. because it makes 1. dependent 1. whether

her calm 2. dependent 2. since
2. but Emily ate a lot 3. independent 3. because
of the dough 4. dependent 4. while
3. since they were 5. independent 5. because
made with love
4. so that her dad
could have more
5. until the rain stops

References

BOOK

Fermin, Edison A. and Papango, Marla C. English 7 Learner’s Material. Pasig City Philippines: FEP Printing
Corp. 2017

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/punctuation/independent_and_dependent_clauses/index.html#:~:text=An
%20independent%20clause%20is%20a,Shop%20for%20his%20chemistry%20quiz.&text=A%20dependent%20clause
%20is%20a,not%20express%20a%20complete%20thought.

https://www.aims.edu/student/online-writing-lab/grammar/independent-vs-dependent

https://www.tagaloglang.com/biag-ni-lam-ang-buod/
 English 7
Module 5 Summative Test

I. Identify if the given is INDEPENDENT CLAUSE or DEPENDENT CLAUSE. (Sentence ending

punctuation marks and capitalization were intentionally removed.) Write your answer before the
number.
_______________1. since I was sleepy
_______________2. I was frustrated with the news
_______________3. the teacher checked the module
_______________4. before the educational show began
_______________5. girls are humans too

II. Underline the dependent clauses and circle the subordinating conjunctions (dependent marker
words) that introduce the dependent clauses.

1. I refused to go because I had homework to do.

2. I could make good grades if I studied.
3. After I finish college, I’ll get a job.
4. They were playing Frisbee while he was studying.
5. Her essay would have been better if she had rewritten it.

III. Create two sentences for each of the following dependent marker words, putting the
dependent
clause at the beginning of one sentence and at the end of the other.

Examples: 1. When you go to school, you must work hard.

2. You must work hard when you go to school.
Notice – when the dependent clause comes first, a comma (,) must come after it.
1. although
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2. after
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3. while
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4. since
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5. unless
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Grade 7 English Teachers