Clauses Review

These words begin adverbial dependent clauses. (if, because, since, though)

A group of words that has both a subject and a verb

The George Straight concert that we attended last night was excellent.

Can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

Cannot stand alone as a sentence and does not express a complete thought

If I don't answer, just leave me a message.

Even though Hank enjoys watching sports films, he binged a series of Hallmark movies, and he enjoyed them very much.

Bob, who was Mrs. Anderson's favorite student, became a world-famous plumber.

Pete, whose writing skills are on point, writes for The New York Times every week.

These begin adjectival dependent clauses. (who, whom, whose, which, that)

Bob will be busy because he is studying for the English test.

Mrs. Anderson’s very intelligent students completed and turned in all of their homework.

Please bring me that jug of milk that is in the fridge.

Sid has very poor handwriting, and it takes Mrs. Smith forever to grade his papers.

Bill and Jim ate too much Taco Bell and felt very sick.

Sally forgot her friend's birthday, so she sent her a card when she finally remembered.

A clause placed too far away from the word it’s describing

As Frank sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.

John attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month because he loves to read.