Adverb Clause

1. Adverb Clause A subordinate clause that describes the verb in the main clause – begins with a subordinating conjunction (troublemaker) Tells HOW, WHEN, WHERE, WHY , UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS • After she bought safe equipment, Sharon climbed the mountain. _____________________________ Hopeful divers can enroll in diving school when they are ready to learn. ______________________

2. Adjective Clause A subordinate clause that describes a noun or pronoun in the main clause They often begin with a relative pronoun: who, whom, that, which, whose, whoever, what The five men, who were very brave, stayed in the abandoned house. Many students prefer pencils that are mechanical. _______________________ _____________________

3. Essential and Nonessential Adjective Clauses Essential: necessary to understand the sentence Remember – Necessary = No commas “that” introduces essential clauses Nonessential: adding extra information Use commas. “which” usually introduces nonessential clauses

4. Noun Clause A subordinate clause that acts as a noun. Noun clauses can be replaced by “it” or “she/he/her/him” How hockey players respond can be crucial to the game. The trophy is awarded to whoever is the best player. Each year the Stanley Cup Playoffs determine which team is best. The truth is that a flu epidemic prematurely ended the finals. subject ______________________________ object of a prep ___________________________ ____________________ direct object _____________________________________________________ predicate noun