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What are some examples of independent and dependent clause?
Independent clause: "I went to the store." Dependent clause: "Because it was raining."
What are some examples of noun clauses containing relative pronouns?
A noun clause is a group of words that includes a verb but is not a complete sentence and functions as a noun in sentence.Examples:Why some people live in tall apartment buildings is something I'll never understand. (subject of the sentence)I know what I want. (adverbial clause functioning as a noun, direct object of the verb 'know')You may have some of the cookies I made. (object of the preposition 'of')A relative clause is a group of words introduced by a relative pronoun that gives information that relates to it's antecedent.The relative pronouns are: who, whom, whose, which, that.Examples:The family that bought the house is from Ohio.The teacher who assigned the work should answer your questions.The man whose car I hit was very nice about it.
A subordinate clause may be introduced by?
Subordinate clauses are introduced by subordinate conjunctions. Some examples of these are after, although, because, and before. They may also be introduced be relative pronouns like what, which, whichever, and who.
What is the difference in usage of 'which' or 'that' for a relative clause?
Some authorities advise using "which" for a non-defining/non-restrictive clause and a "that" for a defining/restrictive clause. Here is the dictionary, which I saved for you. (non-defining/non-restrictive)Here is the dictionary that I saved for you.(defining/restrictive) Authorities are divided in opinion about that advice. For a longer discussion of which/that usage, with examples, see http://www.stc-india.org/indus/072003/fred.htm which of the following sentences has a relative clause?
How do you combine sentences with a relative pronoun?
Relative pronouns are pronouns that introduce a relative clause; a relative pronoun "relates" to the word that it modifies, providing additional information about the antecedent without starting another sentence.They are: who, whom, whose, which, that.EXAMPLE SENTENCESThe man who hit my car gave me his insurance information.The woman for whom we made the hatwill pick it up today.I got the recipe from Marge whose pie won the contest.Ice skating which takes some practiceis a lot of fun.The movie that I like is on TV tonight.
Is a relative pronoun a connective?
No, a relative pronoun doesn't connect; a relative pronoun introduces a relative clause. The relative pronouns who, whom, whose, which, and that introduce a clause that relates to its antecedent. Some examples are:My sister, who is an excellent cook, is making the desert.The car that I was driving is a rental.Jeffrey, whose father is a pilot, takes a lot of trips abroad.
What type of clause Some people who can carry a tune are very shy?
The clause "who can carry a tune" is a relative clause, specifically a defining (or restrictive) relative clause. It provides essential information about the noun "people," identifying which specific group is being referred to. The main clause is "Some people are very shy," which conveys the primary idea of the sentence.
What are some examples of independent and dependent clause?
Independent clause: "I went to the store." Dependent clause: "Because it was raining."
Can you use the relative pronoun who with the subject person?
Yes, the relative pronoun 'who' and the clause that it introduces, can be used for the subject of a sentence; for example: Jane, who is my cousin, gave me some tickets. (Jane is the subject, and the relative clause 'who is my cousin' relates to the subject.)
Who once set out to transform the country is a relative clause?
Yes, that is a relative clause, introduced by the relative pronoun, who. Examples:The men who set out to transform the country did make some mistakes.The railroads were built by those who set out to transform the country.
What are some examples of noun clauses containing relative pronouns?
A noun clause is a group of words that includes a verb but is not a complete sentence and functions as a noun in sentence.Examples:Why some people live in tall apartment buildings is something I'll never understand. (subject of the sentence)I know what I want. (adverbial clause functioning as a noun, direct object of the verb 'know')You may have some of the cookies I made. (object of the preposition 'of')A relative clause is a group of words introduced by a relative pronoun that gives information that relates to it's antecedent.The relative pronouns are: who, whom, whose, which, that.Examples:The family that bought the house is from Ohio.The teacher who assigned the work should answer your questions.The man whose car I hit was very nice about it.
What is a dependent clause sentence?
A dependent clause is a part of a sentence that contains a subject and a verb but does not form a complete thought and can't stand on its own. Example of a dependent clause that describes a noun:The blue vase that my mother gave me looks so good filled with daisies.The dependent clause 'that my mother gave me' describes the noun vase.
Relative pronouns introduce adjective and noun clauses?
The relative pronouns are: who, whom, whose, which, that.The word is a relative pronoun when it introduces a relative clause by taking the place of the noun that the clause relates to. Example:The book, which I left in my locker, is overdue at the library.The word is an adjective when it's placed before the noun it describes. Example:I don't know which tie goes better with this suit.
What is a relative adjective?
The term "relative adjective" can refer to the "relative pronouns" that introduce adjective clauses. These are who/whom, whoever/whomever, whose, that, and which (and in some circumstances when, where, or what). For example, the adjective clause in "That is the car that I saw."
A subordinate clause may be introduced by?
Subordinate clauses are introduced by subordinate conjunctions. Some examples of these are after, although, because, and before. They may also be introduced be relative pronouns like what, which, whichever, and who.
What is the difference in usage of 'which' or 'that' for a relative clause?
Some authorities advise using "which" for a non-defining/non-restrictive clause and a "that" for a defining/restrictive clause. Here is the dictionary, which I saved for you. (non-defining/non-restrictive)Here is the dictionary that I saved for you.(defining/restrictive) Authorities are divided in opinion about that advice. For a longer discussion of which/that usage, with examples, see http://www.stc-india.org/indus/072003/fred.htm which of the following sentences has a relative clause?
How do you combine sentences with a relative pronoun?
Relative pronouns are pronouns that introduce a relative clause; a relative pronoun "relates" to the word that it modifies, providing additional information about the antecedent without starting another sentence.They are: who, whom, whose, which, that.EXAMPLE SENTENCESThe man who hit my car gave me his insurance information.The woman for whom we made the hatwill pick it up today.I got the recipe from Marge whose pie won the contest.Ice skating which takes some practiceis a lot of fun.The movie that I like is on TV tonight.
