Clauses Flashcards
Grammar Revision
Subordinate clauses cannot……
Stand on their own
Infinitive clauses start with…
An infinitive verb
Participle clauses start with…
A participle verb
A verb is always present in which part of a sentence?
A clause
The following is an example of which type of subordinate clause? I started TO RUN TOWARDS THE HOUSE
Infinitive clause
What three factors must main clauses have?
subject,verb and the ability to stand alone as a complete sentence. e.g. I like ducks.
What can a subordinate clause not do, even though it contains a verb?
Stand on its own
The following is an example of which type of subordinate clause? GLARING OUT OF THE WINDOWS, I could see the rain pouring down.
Fronted participle clause
The following is an example of which type of subordinate clause? ALTHOUGH I SLEPT ALL NIGHT, I still couldn’t stay awake
Fronted adverbial clause
The following is an example of which type of subordinate clause? IF YOU EXERCISE MORE, your health will get better
Fronted conditional subordinate clause, with a subordinating conjunction
What is the effect of a clause being fronted?
Highlights or emphasises the action
What are the three subordinating conjunctions?
if, so, because
