CLAUSE

It is a group of related words containing a subject and a verb.

Independent Clause

Dependent Clause

INDEPENDENT CLAUSE- is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought

INDEPENDENT CLAUSE- can stand alone as a sentence

• Andy studied in the coffee shop.

• He went to the mall.

• I am not satisfied.

DEPENDENT CLAUSE- is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought

When Andy studied in the coffee shop

(what happened?)

Because I woke up late this morning

(what happened?)

If my neighbor does not pay his rent on time

(what will happen?)

These words can be a signal that a clause may

be dependent.

after

asas if

becausebeforeeven if

whatever

whether

ifwhensincethough

unlessuntil

while

whenever

in order to

althougheven though

Andy studied his lesson even though classes for

tomorrow had been suspended.

He lost the book when he went to the mall.

If James arrives later in class, he will surely be

scolded.