Independent and subordinate clauses worksheet library. Joining clauses at the beach reword the sentences, but still produce the same outcome. The difference between an independent and a dependent clause is the type of word it starts with. A what clause is a type of noun clause or a free relative clause that begins with the word what.
Notice that the adjective clause follows the word that it describes. Thanks to their popularity, noun clauses often cause a flurry of excitement among children. Because i dont know how to do my math homework, i need to call jim for help. Defining relative clauses 1 in pdf here defining relative clauses 2 in pdf here defining relative clauses 3 in pdf here defining relative clauses 4 in pdf here go to the main relative clauses explanation page here. Active the boy who was waiting in the hall expected a phone call. Worksheets are divided into b1 intermediate b1 and b2. Circle no if the adjective clause does not require commas.
Some exercises and teachers tips to practice the defining clauses and the non defining clauses alike. Watch the young clausespecialists in action, as they underline the noun clause in each of the sentences. Conditional sentences, type iii, statements exercise. Defining relative clauses exercise 1 make one sentence from the two short ones. The main clause can also be at the beginning of the sentence. Relative clauses b1 pdf worksheets english practice. How do these clauses differ from those in section cxxiv 1. Point out the clauses in the following sentences, and tell what word is modified by each clause. Complete the second sentence with an infinitive in place of the noun clause. If you study harder, you get better marks in your tests. Underline the independent clause or clauses in each sentence. Grammar worksheet all things grammar grammar focus zero conditional level intermediate answer key my notes 1. If clauses pdf worksheets english vocabulary and grammar.
After eating lunch at the cheesecake factory, tim went to the gym to exercise. The relative pronoun is the subject of the relative clause. Clauses worksheet 1 identifying independent and subordinate. More practice reducing adverb clauses change one of the two. English esl time clauses worksheets most downloaded 18. I would travel around the world if i had a million dollars. Language handbook worksheets additional practice in grammar, usage, and mechanics. To avoid writing a fragment, you must connect each adjective clause to a main clause.
That only begins noun clauses as subject, object, and subject complements. It does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence. The zookeeper would have punished her with a fine if she to feed the animals. Wouldnt it be nice if you helped me a bit with the. These notes will serve as one of your main sources of information on the topic so be sure to take complete notes.
Defining and nondefinining relative clauses exercises pdf. English esl relative clauses worksheets most downloaded 229. We reduce it by omitting the subject of the dependent clause and the be form of the verb. In conditional type 2, we usually use, in the if clause, were instead of was, even if the pronoun is i, he, she or it. Because i partied all weekend, i never found time to do my homework. Underline the subordinate dependent clause in each sentence. Intermediate level grammar exercise english grammar. It also has a cartoon related to the same topic ifclauses. A noun clause as a subject always takes a singular verb 1.
Test your understanding of ifclauses with this grammar exercise. If you spoke louder, your classmates to understand you. Circle yes if the adjective clause requires commas and add them in the appropriate places. An adjective clause does not express a complete thought, so it cannot stand alone as a sentence. If you were in mumbai, why didnt you come and see us 4. If a subordinate clause qualifies a noun, and we say this subordinate clause is an adjective clause. English esl if clauses worksheets most downloaded 32. Tenses printable pdf worksheets for english language learners intermediate level b1. The sentence in italics should become the relative clause. Acting as a noun a noun clause is a type of subordinate clause. Relative clauses describe or give extra information about something. May be freely copied for personal or classroom use. Choose the correct verb tense in each of the following sentences. Some noun clauses begin with words such as that, what, why, or other words that.
Mixed types multiple choice choose the correct option. Adjectival clauses fill in the blanks with an adjectival clause. Usage conditional sentences type 2 refers to an action in the present that could happen if the. If i had gone to the cinema, i would have watched an interesting film. English practice downloadable pdf grammar and vocabulary worksheets. In the following sentences underline each adverb dependent clause. In the type ii ifclause, we use were for all forms of be not was. Many people who live near nuclear plants are concerned. Exercise identify the underlined clause in each of the following sentences. I am saving my money because i want to buy a new ipad. The purse that i forgot on the bus this morning is full of money. The teacher, who has red hair, is planning to retire soon. Write sub for subordinate clause and ind for dependent clause.
I will send her an invitation if i find her address. Replace the relative clause by a participle construction ing for active and ed for passive while keeping the rest of the sentence unchanged. Ask why, where, when, how or to what degree to help you. Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, if the fair market value of one exercise share is greater than the exercise price at the date of calculation as set forth below, in lieu of exercising this warrant by payment of cash, the holder may elect to receive shares equal to the value as determined below of this warrant or the portion thereof being canceled by. Were here is a subjunctive form, although was is also accepted. What the committee members counterargue is just a load of bullshit. Some exercises and teachers tips to practice the defining clauses and the nondefining clauses alike. If you get here before 8 oclock, we can go to the movies 2. Complete all of the worksheets in the packet according to the schedule below. Mar 30, 2020 a what clause is a type of noun clause or a free relative clause that begins with the word what.
Passive the girl who was picked up by her brother was very nice. Adverb clause fill in the blanks with an adverbial clause. Adjective clauses an adjective clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun. Professionals such as doctors and teachers should show social commitment. We have you break down sentences and help make sense of portions of them. Try this pdf worksheet on combiningindependentclauses and addon to your practice. A defining relative clauses give essential information to the person or thing we are talking about. Clauses lesson slide show lesson teaching students independent and dependent clauses and phrases. Noun clause defining a noun clause noun clause subordinators. Conditional sentences, all types, exercise, statements. Real conditions in the present or future circle the correct verb in the if clause or result clause to make a real conditional in the present or future.
If i hadnt had a cold, i would have gone out on friday i. Simply combine the sentences with the words in brackets as in the example given. The information in relative clauses is always essential for understanding. If granny cant come to us, we will go and see her 3. In a declarative sentenceone of the most common applications for these clausesa what clause, which functions as a noun, may serve as the subject usually followed by a form of the verb be, subject complement, or object of a sentence. The sentence although hes quiet, hes not shy begins with a concessive clause. Because our school throws away so much paper, we should start a recycling program. One of their favorite things to do is to go to a nearby park. I cant get my phone to charge, so i must need a new battery. A clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb. You should probably ask sts to read the cartoon and explain what it means and then infer the rules and do the exercise afterwards. Change one of the two sentences to an adverb clause to combine the two sentences.
L grades as percentages 15 15 100% 14 15 93 15 87 12 15 80 11 15 73. Everest, where so many people have perished to see its beauty, is now home to an enormous garbage dump. Choose the appropriate options to complete the sentences. Conditional sentences first condition future possible verb tenses in first conditional sentences directions. Clauses and phrases powerpoint lesson this slideshow is a revision. A dependent clause starts with a subordinator word such as when, if or which. Then you can use the answer key to check your answers. A subordinate conjunction introduces a subordinate clause. If a subordinate clause acts as a subject of a verb or object of a transitive verb, we say this subordinate clause is a noun clause. Example if i were a millionaire, i would buy a castle. Dec 19, 2016 there are mainly three types of conditional clauses in english. A worksheet to practise the time clauses in future tense. That cigarette smoking results in malignant cancer.
Grammar exercise 4 defining and nondefining relative clauses we use relative clauses to give additional information. If we to go to a good restaurant, we to have a better dinner. More practice reducing adverb clauses change one of the. Diagram the sentence and, to the side of your diagram, indicate what job each clause is doing. Theres a simple activity in which students are asked to complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets using ifclauses types 0,1 or 2. Linda wants to write a novel, but she is afraid to try. A collection of english esl worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about if, clauses, if clauses. In the type ii if clause, we use were for all forms of be not was. Decide if the clauses below are dependent or independent. Next, it will begin with a relative pronoun who, whom, whose, that, or which or a relative adverb when, where, or why. Heres a fun, free, and awesome, mallthemed online activity about clauses. Read pages 94100 in language network and take notes. Playing at the park every weekend, if the weather is nice, i will spendspend time outside with my children.
Exercise a draw a line under each noun in the following paragraph. I wouldnt stay in a hotel that refused to accept children. First conditional second conditional third conditional the first conditional is used to talk about real. Why the enemy soldiers are so ruthless breaks my heart. An adjective clausealso called an adjectival or relative clausewill meet three requirements. Diane felt manipulated by her beagle santana, whose big, brown eyes. If i have enough time tomorrow, i will watch a movie 6. This worksheet consists of the rules for the first and second conditionals followed by an exercise fill in the blanks.
It includes a practice assessment after the lesson. Identify each sentence below as an independent clause or a dependent clause. This is a worksheet for teaching or revising if clauses at preintermediate level. Had i known the carpenter was going to take three days to show up, i the materials and done the work myself. Conditional sentences first condition future possible. Although hes quiet, which has an opposite meaning of hes not shy that is the main part of. We use relative pronouns like which, that, who and where at the beginning of relative clauses. Heres a list of all the relative clause exercises on the site. Conditional exercise first second third conditionals. The doctor, who saw me in the morning, insisted that i should quit smoking. Mixed conditionals worksheet printables worksheets conditional sentences exercises conditionals pdf exercises if unless worksheet if clauses. The adjective clause worksheet find the portion of the sentence that modifies a noun in the main clause.
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