| Term | Definition |
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3 different kinds of dependent clauses |
adjective clause, adverb clause, noun clause |
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adjective clause |
a dependent clause used as an adjective that modifies a noun or pronoun |
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the things an adjective clause can tell |
what kind, which one, how many, or how much |
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adjective clauses are usually joined to the main clause by-- |
a relative pronoun |
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adverb clause |
a dependent clause used as an adverb that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb |
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the things an adverb clause can tell |
where, when, how, why, to what extent, or under what condition |
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adverb clauses are usually joined to the main clause by-- |
a subordinating conjunction |
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noun clause |
a dependent clause used as a noun |
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words that a noun clause is usually joined by |
who, whom, whoever, whomever, that, which, what, when, how, where, why whether |