U5 Grammar Test Study Guide, 8

a group of words which contains a subject and a verb

• clause

• phrase

a group of words which does not contain a subject and a verb

• clause

• phrase

a clause which expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a complete sentence

• independent clause

• subordinate clause

a clause which does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence

• independent clause

• subordinate clause

a clause which describes verbs, adverbs, and adjectives

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

a clause which describes nouns and pronouns

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

a clause which functions as a noun

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

Identify the subject and verb of each clause. Select two items.

Antonio told her that he had not planned on coming to the party.

• Antonio

• told

• her

Identify the subject and verb of each clause. Select two items.

I have no idea when the mechanic finished the repairs on the car.

• mechanic

• finished

• repairs

• car

Determine whether each clause is subordinate or independent.

If I were president

• independent

• subordinate