By the end of the lesson you will be able to … say what is a dependent clause. say the characteristics of a dependent clause. describe the position of the dependent clause in the sentence. mention some dependent clause markers. mention the kinds of dependent clause. identify some dependent clauses.

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English Grammar
Class-IX-XII

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Mental Preparation

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Lesson:
Dependent Clause

5. Learning Outcome
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• say what is a dependent
clause.
• say the characteristics of a
dependent clause.
• describe the position of the
dependent clause in the
sentence.
• mention some dependent
clause markers.
• mention the kinds of
dependent clause.
• identify some dependent
clauses.
By the
end of
the
lesson
you will
be able
to …

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7. A dependent clause is a group of words
that contains a subject and a verb but
does not contain a complete thought and
cannot stand alone as a sentence by itself.
Example
When he is at a baseball game
Dependent Clause
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This clause is also known as subordinating
clauses because of the words that start
them.

8. Dependent Clause Examples
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1.Because the door was open
2.When it started raining
3.Until your father gets home
4.When he is at a baseball game
Dependent Clause

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10. Characteristics of Dependent Clause
•Have a subject and a predicate
•NEVER express a complete thought
•These clauses can not be a sentence by
itself.
• To make sense a dependent clause
depends on being connected to an
independent clause.
•Often a dependent clause is marked by
a dependent marker word.
•usually does NOT omit a repeated subject.
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12. Position of Dependent Clause
Dependent Clauses can come at
the end or at the beginning of a
sentence.
Example
1.The girl ran to her room when the
boy called her.
2.When mother finished her chores,
she went to bed.
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14. Use a comma if you subordinate the first
of the two clauses.
Subordinate clause + , + main clause.
Cat hair clung to Marvin’s pant legs. He still
got the job.
Even though cat hair clung to Marvin’s
pant legs, he still got the job.
The first
clause is
less
important.
The second
clause has
more emphasis
because its
thought is
complete.
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Use no punctuation if you subordinate the second of
the two clauses.
Marvin smiled at his success. Cat hair
wafted in his wake.
Marvin smiled at his success as cat
hair wafted in his wake.
Main clause + Ø + subordinate clause.
Now the first
clause is the
most
important.
The second
clause has less
emphasis
because its
thought is
incomplete.

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17. DEPENDENT CLAUSE MARKERS
• As
• As soon as
• Although
• After
• Until
• Because
• Before
• If
• Since
• Even if
• Even though
• Though
• Whenever
• Whatever
• Where
• Whereas
• Whether
• As if
• Unless
• Than
• That
• So that
• how
• unless
• when
• what
• Whose
• Whom
• Once
• Which
• When
• While
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19. Classification of Dependent Clauses
They are-
Noun
clause
Adjective
clause
Adverb
clause
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Dependent clause has three types.

20. Pair work
Identify each item as an
independent clause or a dependent
clause.
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21. Practice-1
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1.Becauseit's thebest solution. Independent/ Dependent
2.Working atthis jobis alot of
fun.
Independent/ Dependent
3.Itdoesn't really interestme. Independent/ Dependent
4.I should have given her aride. Independent/ Dependent
5.Afterthemovie is over. Independent/ Dependent
6.If he ever calls. Independent /Dependent
7.Whenever I have the time. Independent/ Dependent
8.There could be aproblem. Independent/ Dependent
9.Sincethe lasttime theyvisited. Independent/ Dependent
10.Whenever it getscold Independent/ Dependent

22. Check you answer
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1. Because it's the best solution. Dependent
2. Working at this job is a lot of fun. Independent
3. It doesn't really interest me. Independent
4. I should have given her a ride. Independent
5. After the movie is over. Dependent
6. If he ever calls. Dependent
7. Whenever I have the time. Dependent
8. There could be a problem. Independent
9. Since the last time they visited. Dependent
10. Whenever it gets cold Dependent

23. Pair work
Determine whether the underlined
word groups are dependent
clauses, independent clauses, or not
a clause.
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24. Practice-2
1. Although it was raining, Maria went for a jog at
Civitan Park.
2. Brianna eats chocolate whenever she gets a poor
grade in math.
3. After the flood, the family moved into a
temporary shelter.
4. While walking at the park, John saw a raccoon
eating potato chips.
5. Students enrolled in bachelor's and associate's
degree programs must pass the Regents' Test as a
graduation requirement.
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25. Practice-2
6. Students who fail to show up for the Regents'
test must enroll in the Regents' remediation
courses.
7. When you finish your homework, please take
the dog for a walk.
8. After Juan completed the assignment, he swam
laps at the gym.
9. Christa left home at 4:00 a.m. since she had to
drive to Atlanta for a meeting.
10. Before completing the assignment, Evan
decided to eat a quick lunch.
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26. Check you answer
1. Dependent Clause
2. Dependent Clause
3. NotaClause(Thisissimplyaprepositionalphrase.)
4. Independent Clause
5. Independent
6. Dependent Clause
7. Dependent Clause
8. Dependent Clause
9. Dependent Clause
10. Not a Clause
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27. Group Work
Each sentence contains a clause in
CAPITAL letters. Decide whether this
clause is dependent or independent.
(1-10)
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28. Practice-3
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1. I WILL GO ON A TRIP if the car is in good working order.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause
2. SINCE THE TIRE IS FLAT, we had better get it fixed before
traveling.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause
3. I want to see the Corning Glass Museum BECAUSE I AM
INTERESTED IN GLASS BLOWING.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause
4. When we get there, I WOULD LIKE TO LOOK AT THE
DISPLAYS.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause
5. IwouldliketoleavehomeearlyUNLESS THE TRAFFIC IS SLOW.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause

29. Practice-3
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6. HE TOLD ME THE MUSEUM WAS CLOSED ON MONDAYS
though it wasn't listed on the schedule.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause
7. Even though it takes a long time to get there, WE WOULD
STILL LIKE TO GO.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause
8. WHEN WE DROVE THERE, we got lost.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause
9. SINCE THE DISPLAYS WERE GREAT, I am glad we went.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause
10. IN CASE YOU ARE WONDERING HOW TO GET THERE, I will
give you a map with the directions.
a.) dependent clause b.) independent clause

30. Check you answer
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1. Independent
2. Dependent
3. Dependent
4. Independent
5. Dependent
6. Independent
7. Independent
8. Dependent
9. Dependent
10. Dependent

31. Evaluation
1. What is a dependent clause ?
2. What are the characteristics
of a dependent clause?
3. Mention five dependent
clause markers.
4. Mention the punctuation
rules with dependent clause.
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32. Home work
Recall the class and for more
practice visit the following
addresses.
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33. Departure
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