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What should follow a dependent clause when the dependent clause comes first in a sentence.?
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Do relative pronouns introduce adverb clauses?
No, a relative pronoun introduces a relative clause, a group of words that includes a subject and a verb but is not a complete sentence. A relative clause gives information about its antecedent (most often the subject of the sentence).Example: The teacher who assigned the work should answer your question.The relative pronoun 'who' introduces the relative clause 'who assigned the work' which relates information about its antecedent 'teacher'.An adverbial clause is a dependent clause, a group of words that includes a subject and a verb but is not a complete sentence. An adverbial clause functions as an adverb; the entire clause modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.Example: Call me when you're ready.The adverb 'when' introduces the adverbial clause 'when you're ready' which modifies the verb 'call'.
How do you write the sentence using the noun clause Death is certain?
A noun clause can function as the subject or an object in a sentence.Examples:Death is certain should be kept in mind. (subject of the sentence)He had written "Death is certain." (direct object of the verb)
What is a relative pronoun?
A relative pronoun is a word used to introduce a relative clause, a type of subordinate (dependent) clause that 'relates' to the antecedent.A relative clause is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb but is not a complete sentence. The relative clause provides information about its antecedent.The relative pronouns are who, whom, whose, which, that.Examples:The boy who called you was looking for the math assignment.To whom should I address the note.The man whose car was damaged was angry.The ring which was my grandmother's was a graduation gift.The car that I drive is old.
What is the noun clause of this sentence Mrs Smith will loan whomever needs it money for lunch?
The direct object of the verb "will loan" is "money" (the complete direct object is the noun phrase "money for lunch").The indirect object is the noun clause "whomever needs it". However, the pronoun "whomever" is incorrect. Although the noun clause is functioning as an indirect object of the verb, the pronoun is the subject of the clause.The noun clause should read, "whoever needs it".
What job is the noun clause doing in this sentence - We won't know whom the students chose for cheerleader until Monday morning?
The noun clause is "whom the students chose for cheerleader", which is the direct object of the verb "know".NOTE: The relative pronoun 'whom' is not correct. Although the noun clause is functioning as the direct object of the verb "know", the relative pronoun is the subject of the relative clause.The sentence should read:We won't know who the students chose for cheerleaderuntil Monday morning?
How do you punctuate sentence with 'if'?
If should be followed by a dependent clause, a comma, an independent clause and then a period.
Is this an independent clause sentence should you take the bus to school or should you walk?
Yes. "Should you take the bus to school" is the main clause. "or" is the *coordinating* conjunction "should you walk" is the independent clause. Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect independent clauses. Actually, both clauses are interchangeable, and both are independent. They are independent because they can stand alone as complete sentences: "Should you take the bus to School?" is a complete sentence. "Should you walk?" is also a complete sentence. A dependent clause could not stand by itself as a complete sentence. For example: "You could take the bus, although I think you should walk". "...although I think you should walk" is a dependent clause because it is introduced with the *subordinating* conjunction "although" and cannot stand alone by itself as a sentence. Subordinating conjunctions are used to join dependent clauses to main clauses. An understanding of the different type of conjunctions, and how they are used, would help you understand the difference between dependent and independent clauses.
When do you use the word nevertheless?
Nevertheless is tricky word to analyze. It is not an inference indicator, but is a subordinating conjunction. That means it used to join an independent clause with a dependent clause. The dependent clause is a statement whose meaning is incomplete without the driving clause. When writing a sentence with a subordinating conjunction there are two rules one must follow. If the sentence starts with the conjunction, the sentence requires a comma between the two clauses. If the sentence has the conjunction in the middle, then no comma is used (this is MUCH different from coordinating conjunctions like 'and,' but,' etc. Also, note that the dependent clause should not repeat the subject. John has homework to do nevertheless watches t.v. for 3 hours. Nevertheless watching t.v. for 3 hours, John has homework to do.
Do you use a comma to separate a dependent clause and a verb?
Yes, you should use a comma to separate a dependent clause and a verb.
You were starting doing your homework when he came in. correct or not?
No. You should say: "You were starting to do your homework when he came in."You rarely have two conjugated verbs in a sentence unless it is compound or there is a dependent clause in the sentence.
Does the sentence she thought you should have left earlier have an abstract noun?
No, the sentence has no abstract nouns, it has no nouns at all. she = pronoun (subject of the sentence) thought = verb you = pronoun (subject of the dependent clause) should have left = verb earlier = adverb (modifies the verb 'left')
What are some complex sentences please?
A complex sentence consists of an independent clause and a dependent clause joined together.An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and is a complete thought. An independent clause can stand on its own as a sentence.A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but is not a complete thought and can't stand on its own as a sentence.Example complex sentences (dependent clause in bold):These are the flowers that mother likes.If you can, pick up some milk on your way.Cell phone reception is unreliable where John lives.The teacher who assigned the work should answer your question.
What is an example of a complex sentence containing a noun?
A complex sentence consists of an independent clause and a dependent clause joined together.Example complex sentences (nouns are in bold):These are the flowers that motherlikes.If you can, pick up some milk on your way.Reception is unreliable where Johnlives.The teacher who assigned the work should answer your question.
When do you put a comma before because?
You use a comma with because when you are using it as the beginning of a dependent clause or modifying clause. For exampleBecause Latoya was allergic to shrimp, Laquetta opted to make steak for the dinner party.orUncle Joe, because of his demetia, accidentally confused me with the grim reaper, subsequently opting to throw a bag of potato chips at my head.BECAUSE IS NOT A CONJUCTION...CONSEQUENTLY IT SHOULD NEVER BE USED AS ONE. THESE ARE THE TWO GENERALLY ACCEPTED USES FOR COMMAS AND BECAUSE.In fact, it's easier to just remember that you NEVER use a comma before the word "because". In the example above, the comma follows the dependent clause. It does not precede it and never should. "Because" ALWAYS introduces a dependent clause and should NEVER have a comma before it. Here's the rule: Independent clause + dependent clause = no comma.Dependent clause + independent clause = comma AFTER the dependent clause.
What should you use when an independent main cause comes before a dependent clause?
Conjunction
How you do you tell a sentence from a fragment?
A sentence will have both a subject and a predicate (or one that is understood, for imperatives, e.g. "Stop!" = You must stop! / You should stop!) A sentence fragment will be missing either a subject or a predicate, or may be a dependent clause without an independent clause. Sentence: John has a dog that likes to play. Fragment: Has a dog that likes to play (no subject) Fragment: A dog that likes to play (no predicate for dog) Fragment: That likes to play (no independent clause) Sometimes fragments are acceptable in literary forms, e.g. where used for effect. "The killer had struck again! In broad daylight. And gotten away." (the phrase and clause are fragments that should have been part of the sentence)
What is different between relative adverb and relative pronoun?
An adverbial clause is a dependent clause, a group of words that includes a subject and a verb but is not a complete sentence. An adverbial clause functions as an adverb; the entire clause modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.Example: Call me when you're ready.The adverb 'when' introduces the adverbial clause 'when you're ready' which modifies the verb 'call'.A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause, a group of words that includes a subject and a verb but is not a complete sentence. A relative clause gives information about its antecedent (most often the subject of the sentence).Example: The teacher who assigned the work should answer your question.The relative pronoun 'who' introduces the relative clause 'who assigned the work' which relates information about its antecedent 'teacher'.
