Clause Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.7.1.C

Core Standard
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A clause is a group of words that has both a subject and verb. They differ from phrases because phrases do not have a subject and a verb. An example of a single clause would be the sentence: Mike hit the ball. The verb group (hit) is a single word and subject (Mike) is set as well. The worksheets found below will have you complete clause based sentences. You will also get some experience with different type of clauses (Coordinating, Relative, and Subordinating) and how they congregate with other grammatical elements. If you are looking to take it further, check the bottom of this page.

Clause Worksheets To Print:

Subordinating and Coordinating - Join the sentences together and make them coherent.

Relative Clause - This is an identification activity.

Types of Relative - They are right the beach is pricey these days.

Linking Ideas - Beef up those sentences. This must be how writers of large screen plays feel.

What Is Missing? - That surely doesn't look like Tom?

Add a Clause Worksheet - Rewrite the sentences below by adding a relative clause that enhances each sentence.

To Comma or Not To Comma... - Your turn. Read each sentence and add commas where they are needed.

Subordinators - Read the sentences below and rewrite them to link the clauses together. You can reword the sentences but do not leave out any information.

Where and When - Can you write your own where and when clauses? Let's give it a try!

Adjective Clauses - Underline the part of the sentence that acts like this and circle the noun that it describes.

Adverb Clause - Fill in the blanks with an adverbial clause. Ask why, where, when, how or to what degree to help you. Write which question it answers on the line. The first has been done for you.

Adjectival Clauses - Fill in the blanks. Ask yourself which one or what kind to assist you. Write which question it answers on the line.

Linking In All Together - The following sentences need a clause(s) to link them into one sentence.

The Relative Clause In Sentences - Take your time to identify these within sentences. Make sure to get everything.

The Adjectival Clause - Fill in the blanks with an adverb or adjectival portion that is needed to enhance each sentence.

More Clause Worksheet Topics:

Cleft Sentences - A great way to drive the focus within a sentence and really press some hard emphasis down on things.

Independent and Dependent Clause - Learn how to identify them and reword them as needed.

Phrases and Clauses - Students examine the difference between the two and practice identifying and using them in sentences.

Place Phrases and Clauses - We focus on a singular faction of nouns and how to use them in your work.

Relative Clauses - They are used mostly to modify nouns and or pronouns.

Wish Clauses - When you are super hopeful that something just might go your way.

What is the Function of a Clause?


Any clause can have one of two functions. They can act as sentences by themselves or be combined with other clauses these are termed independent clauses. Independent clauses provide a complete thought for the reader. This sentence is also an example of an independent clause: Mountains are often covered in snow. Dependent clause do not provide a complete thought, they are often sentence fragments. Clauses like this are dependent on independent clauses to provide the complete thought of a complete sentence.


To make our written work we will often need to connect two or more independent clauses. There are several ways to do this through the use of punctuation. The most common method for doing this is to add a comma and use a conjunction (example: and, but, or). The comma demonstrates the shifting of gears while state the sentence. Here is a sentence that serves as an example of this: Cameron wanted to go to park, but he had to finish his homework. As you can see, in most cases the conjunction follows the comma. You can also use a semicolon (;) to separate each of the clauses. You can also use the semicolon in coordination with a conjunctive verb to instill contrast. There is often no need to connect dependent clauses together. When the dependent and independent clauses are combined, no connector words are required.


The Different Types of Clauses


Main (Independent)


In order to be a sentence, it must have at least one main clause. There is also a possible that you might have two in a sentence that is linked together by coordinating conjunctions. This is because a sentence sets forth a complete thought. It consists of a subject and verb.


Subordinate (Dependent)


As the name indicates, this a clause that depends on the main clause. These are used to form complex sentences. There are two types of subordinates conditional and relative. Conditionals are easy to spot because they normally begin with the words (if) or (unless). They also describe something that is not certain but is probable. Relative versions are identifiable because they are connected to the main clause by these words (which, that, whom, whose, when, where, who).


Adverbial


They begin with a relative adverb (when, where, why) or a relative pronoun (who, whom, etc.). They cannot stand alone because they are an incomplete thought. These really help you provide extra information to your sentences and provide you readers with essential descriptive information.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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