A clause is a group of words that contains a verb and its subject and is used as part of a sentence. An independent clause can stand alone. The italicized clauses in the sentence below are both independent and can stand alone.Miss J. went to nursing school at BU, and she graduated at the top of her class.
A subordinate or dependent clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone. The italicized clauses in the sentences below are subordinate and cannot stand alone. In addition, sentence #1 has an adverbial clause and sentence #2 has an adjectival clause. Look closely at what the clauses are modifying.
Before you know it, Colin will be handing out tickets to speeders. (ex. adverbial clause)
The students who took Communications were the smartest in the school. (ex. adjectival clause)
If you feel confident that you know what's going on, then go ahead and respond to this post by giving me examples of subordinate adjectival clauses and subordinate adverbial clauses. I will be giving a mini lesson today in class so you can wait until later to post if you wish.
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The kids who did bad on the reading test failed the class.
After the fruit is harvested, it is sold at the market.
Don't worry. Look at what the other students put and see if you can figure it out. For instance, look at Swift's response. Her first sentence has an adjective clause. The clause "who did bad on the reading test" modifies "the kids." It's not the big kids or the dumb kids or the crazy kids who failed the class; it's the kids who failed the reading test who failed the class.
Adjectival Clause:
Many students who are confused are going to have a hard time with this, so I hope I leave a good example.
Adverbial:
I was very confused during the grammar lesson, and still am so that might not be right.
Thanks for the comment, Travis. Despite your confusion, your sentences are correct. You are a good example for the rest of us.
The teenagers who practice singing will do well on American Idol.
After the peanuts are picked,they are turned into peanut butter.
ps I dont know if these are right.
J-Nuh, correct!
As you very well know, the leaves fall off the trees in the fall.
The waitresses at Nick's are great at their job!
PS. Kinda hard! I'm not sure its right.
Liza didn't read the italian novel, and she failed the test.
After I went to the mall I took a nap.
I really should be doing homework, but instead I'm watching family guy.
After I left school, I played guitar hero.
Kara and I went running today, and we returned home exhausted.
The people who exercise daily are the most athletic.
The silly principle read my blog, and now i am suspended.
If I practice the piano, I may be able to play a good song.
After I got home from work, I did this blog.
Right after school i went to work.
When school is out in the summer, i will go on vacation.
Adverbial: As soon as I land in London, I will be eighteen years old.
Adjectival: I remember the day when I caught my first fish.
The girls who broke his heart deserve a beating.
In a short while, he will rock out on stage.
The gamers who don't play games online get owned all the time.
When I fail a test, my parents ground me.
The players who didn't rest up for their big game, lost in the final inning.
After going to college for so many years, he finally became a doctor.
after spitser went to the prostituite, his career is ruins
Although running isn't good for your feet, it is still my favorite leisurely activity.
Completely correct: Swift, Travis, J-Nuh, Katie, Ellis Island, Smashbrother, and Kris10.
Brian was feeling slightly concussed, so he wasn't allowed to drive the car.
After comparing all the colleges, i decided which one I wanted to attend.
-Brian Shaver
(America Love it or Leave it)
The people who were hungry ate the most.
As I wrote this comment, I was eating some pizza.
The students who have had Mrs. Krieger for a teacher for four years normally are amazing at life.
After reading Shaver's controversial post, the students in Communications began heated arguements.
The students that did the grammar blogs got a good grade.
After Elliot Spitzer committed the crime, he was forced to resign.
CORRECTED...
The students who studied did well on the test.
After wood is cut down, it is made into paper.
Hope they are right.
The children who are taught a plethora by Krieger learn thier grammar good. <--pun
After I created Earth, I created life.
After waiting for her for 2 hours, i finally went in.
If you do bad on the math test then you will fail the class.
After studying for math, I got a 98 on the test!
After school, I had to go to work.
I don't know if i did this right=[
The people who drive fast are probably going to get a ticket
Barm with the fake accent, is not fooling anyone with her accent.
After Barm leaves for Italy, there will be celebrations with glorious feasts and it will be glorious and much more Italian than even the queen herself could ever be.
The kids who took english class know grammer very well......but not all.
After she took over the world, the first thing the girl did was buy a new pair of shoes.
The giraffe, who was their childhood pet, is absolutely awesome.
The man who stole the chickens from the barn was arrested.
After a long day, Steve still went swing dancing with a girl that he likes.
When I came home from school, I had a snack!
As he faught, the bear became less aggressive!
Before I go to practice, I make sure I'm wearing my athletic supporter.
The boy who didn't take a shower got made fun of because he smelled bad.
Before I went to the mall, I had a sandwich.
The kids who are not listening will get a failing grade.
Is that right Mrs. Krieger?
The workers who were overworked and underpaid felt cheated.
Unless the pool floods, we will be swimming in gym.
The girls who were driving got into trouble.
After the popcorn is popped, it is eaten.
In an instant, the money was gone.
The brother, who was the youngest, became mad when everyone else graduated and he was left at home with no one else but his parents.
The girl who went to Florida came home with a tan.
After I saw you at Sears, I made sure to do this blog.
The girls who talk smack about other people don't respect themselves.
After the break up, Jen and Todd didn't get along.
The swimmers who finished the workout did better in the race.
After I turned my alarm clock off I went back to bed.
p.s. I don't know if this is right
Before the show, the cast must put on their costumes.
the students that acted up were the ones who got called to the office
Before school, some kids try to finish their homework.
People who don't do their homework have a greater risk of failing the class.
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