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  Types of dependent /Subordinate Clause Adjective Clause An adjective clause (also called relative clause) is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun. It tells   which one   or   what kind . Adjective clauses almost always come right after the nouns they modify. There is the mountain  that we are going to climb . My blue tennis shoes,  which used to be my mom's , were under the bed. Daniel,  who was late again today , sits next to me in English. Using dependent clauses is a way of combining sentences. Daniel was late again today + Daniel sits next to me in English = Daniel, who was late again today, sits next to me in English. With relative pronouns - An adjective clause generally begins with a relative pronoun ( that, which, who, whom, whose ) that connects the clause to the noun or pronoun it modifies. The relative pronoun shows the relationship between the clause and the antecedent. There is the mountain  that we are going to climb .  (Antecedent = mountain.  That  c

  Clause and Sentence Clause A clause is the basic unit of grammar. A clause must contain a verb. Typically a clause is made up of a subject, a verb phrase, and, sometimes, a compliment.  it may or may not give complete meaning.   I’ve eaten. The sale starts at 9 am. I didn’t sleep well last night. Are you listening to the radio? Although he still has his old one...    An independent clause (or main clause) makes sense by itself. It expresses a complete thought. Michael bought a new computer .  (One independent clause) Michael bought a new computer , but  he still has the old one .  [Two independent clauses (Coordinating conjunctions don't count as part of the clause.)] Although he still has his old one,  Michael now has a new computer .  (Only the second clause is independent.) A dependent clause (or subordinate clause) does not make sense by itself. It does not express a complete thought. Although he still has his old one .  (Without the independent clause, a dependent clause is

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  Test Paper   31 (a) had given to start began did toiling looking erecting needed (b) at with over through from for of in (c) She never helped her brothers as she was very selfish. Do not go out until your brother comes. It has been six months since my friend went abroad. You will be cured if you take these tablets. (d) His parents forbade him to play with other children. There was a collision between a bus and a car. He asked if he could have a cup of milk. I prefer small towns to big cities. Inspite of having known him for long, I have not developed a great respect for him. No other playwright was as great as Kalidasa. People accused him of telling lies. She told us with regret that she won’t be able to attend the meeting.   Test Paper   32 (a had invented Became Played pulling went threw floated was born (b) into for over over down for against over (c) He can’t wade through the river because it is very deep. Although Ravi worked hard, he did not