Unit_019

Question 1

A complex sentence is a sentence that consists of one independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

Answer 1

English Grammar Rule #151

Question 2

A subordinate clause is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate, but cannot stand alone. A subordinate clause depends upon the main clause for its meaning.

Answer 2

English Grammar Rule #152

Question 3

There are three kinds of subordinate clauses: adjective clauses, adverbial clauses, and noun clauses.

Answer 3

English Grammar Rule #153

Question 4

An adjective clause is a subordinate clause that functions as an adjective. An adjective clause may be introduced by a relative pronoun, a relative adverb, or a relative adjective.

Answer 4

English Grammar Rule #154

Question 5

A relative adverb is an adverb that refers to an antecedent in the main clause and functions as an adverb in the subordinate clause. When, where, and why are commonly used as relative adverbs.

Answer 5

English Grammar Rule #155

Question 6

A relative pronoun is a pronoun that joins the subordinate clause to its own antecedent in the main clause. A relative pronoun also has an important function in the subordinate clause.

Answer 6

English Grammar Rule #156

Question 7

A relative adjective is a relative pronoun that is used as an adjective. It refers to its antecedent in the main clause and modifies a noun in the subordinate clause. Whose is commonly used in this way.

Answer 7

English Grammar Rule #157

Question 8

A restrictive adjective clause is a clause that is essential to the meaning of the sentence. A restrictive clause explains or identifies the word in the main clause to which it refers. A restrictive clause is not set off by commas. A non-restrictive adjective clause is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. A non-restrictive clause is set off by commas.

Answer 8

English Grammar Rule #158