Kinds of Dependent Clauses

1. Three Kinds of
Dependent
Clauses

2. Three Kinds of Dependent Clauses
1. Adjective Clause
--it is introduced by relative pronoun (who, whom,
whose, which, that, when, where, whomever,
whoever, whichever) that modifies a noun or a
pronoun. The modified noun or pronoun is the
antecedent of the relative pronoun.
Examples:
He who comes early gets the best slice of roast
beef.
One thing that annoys many people is noise.

3. 2. Adverb Clauses
---they are introduced by subordinating
conjunctions and they modify verbs, adjectives,
or adverbs.
Examples:
The audience will be allowed to come inside the
auditorium as soon as the clock strikes
seven.
When Macky received my letter, she was
overjoyed.
The seminar will proceed until everyone has

4. Exercises: Identifying Clauses: Write whether the
underlined clauses are adjective, adverb.
1._________ Spring is nature’s time to get people
outdoors where most of the plants seem to be.
2. _________People who are ailing or wayward also
become better with the therapeutic effects of growing
plants.
3. _________We can enjoy our rights if we accept the
existing laws.
4. _________After the feast day, the people will be
removing the banner.
5. _________A woman once moved away from town
but returned after her husband died.
6. _________She will leave her property to the adjacent
museum so that the historical building will continue to
have prominence in the town.

5. 7. _________ Perhaps the most serious
problems maybe that many countries are
torn by war & civil unrest.
8. _________Many were so unaccustomed to
such kind gestures that they reacted with
fear and suspicion.
9. _________The manager of the restaurant,
whose car is parked outside, bangs the door
when he entered.
10. _________The car was parked outside the
colorful house in our subdivision.

6. Noun Clauses
--these are introduced by words what, when,
how, why, or that. Most often, they function as
subjects or objects.
Why she does not speak to anyone should
be the concern of her parents.
When will be the party is the problem that
they must solve.

7. Celine is worried about what others would
think of her speech.
Many does not like how the girls
accomplished the project.

8. Activity:
Directions: Underline the noun clauses in
every sentences.
1. How the machine works is the main concern
of the group.
2. The church leaders are planning on how
they are going to renovate the adoration
chapel.
3. Joseph was thinking about why it is
happening in the first place.
4. How the world began is the main reason of
the studies.

9. 5. That thing being shown in-front will be the
highlight of the show tomorrow.
6. When it was happened may be the reason of
the disqualifications.
7. The clients are on the move on how to
remedy the problems of the country.
8. Many are commenting about that Material
Recovery Facility.
9. Geny has the issue of what will be the score
for the game.
10. The group should think on when will be the
next symposium.