By the end of the lesson you will be able to … say the definition of a clause. mention the characteristics of clause. say the types of clause. identify a clause.

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Cambrian College
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Welcome to all of you.
English Grammar
Class-IX-XII

2. Mental Preparation
• Do you know where does he live?
• Do you know where he lives?
 He said me that he knew his address.
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He said me that he knew his address.

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Lesson: Clause and
its classification

4. Learning Outcome
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•say the definition of a
clause.
•mention the
characteristics of clause.
•say the types of clause.
•identify a clause.
By the
end of
the
lesson
you will
be able
to …

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6. Definition
CLAUSE is a string(series) of
words that contains a subject
and a finite verb but acts as a
single element in or a part of a
sentence.
Example:
I know what his name is.
He told me what he did with the pen.
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7. Characteristics of clause
A group of words
Having a subject of its own
Having a finite verb of its own
They DO NOT have to form a complete
thought.
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I know that he is a good man.

8. Classification of Clause
Kinds Of Clauses
Principal
Or
Independent
Clause
Subordinate
Or
Dependent
Clause
Coordinate
Clause
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9. Practice
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Identifying phrases and
clauses
Decide if the group of words in
boldface is a phrase or a
clause. Select the correct
description in each sentence.
This activity contains 10

10. Practice
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1. For young adults, departure from their
parents' home is a major step toward
assuming adult responsibilities.
Phrase
Clause
A phrase is a group of related words without a subject-
verb. This phrase has no verb and no subject.

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2. The average age of leaving has
decreased in recent years as more
young people live independently
before marriage.
Phrase
Clause
A clause is a group of related words with a subject-verb. This
dependent clause has a subject (people) and a verb (live).

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3. In 1940, eighty percent of North
Americans in their twenties resided with
their parents, although today only about
fifty percent do.
Phrase
Clause
A clause is a group of related words with a subject-verb. This
dependent clause has a subject (50 %) and a verb (do).

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4. Because of increased enrollment in
higher education, many young adults
leave home early, around age eighteen.
Phrase
Clause
A phrase is a group of related words without a subject-
verb. This phrase has no verb and no subject.

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5. Some young people who want to
escape family friction also depart early.
Phrase
Clause
A clause is a group of related words with a subject-verb. This
dependent clause has a subject (who) and a verb (want).

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6. Those from divorced, single-parent
homes tend to be early leavers, perhaps
as a result of family stress.
Phrase
Clause
A phrase is a group of related words without a subject-
verb. This phrase has no verb and no subject.

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7. However, leaving home very early can
contribute to long-term disadvantage
when it is associated with lack of
parental financial and social support.
Phrase
Clause
A clause is a group of related words with a subject-verb. This
dependent clause has a subject (it) and a verb (associate ).

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8. Nearly half of young adults return home
for a brief time after initial leaving.
Phrase
Clause
A phrase is a group of related words without a subject-
verb. This phrase has no verb and no subject.

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9. As people encounter unexpected twists
and turns on the road to independence, the
parental home becomes a safety net and base
of operations for launching adult life.
Phrase
Clause
A clause is a group of related words with a subject-verb. This
dependent clause has a subject (people) and a verb (encounter).

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10. Contrary to popular belief, returning
home is usually not a sign of weakness,
but a common event among unmarried
adults.
Phrase
Clause
A phrase is a group of related words without a subject-
verb. This phrase has no verb and no subject.

20. Pair work
Identify each item of the
following slides as a clause or a
phrase.(1-20)
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21. Pair work
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1. He works hard every day Clause / Phrase
2. After a good day Clause / Phrase
3. If I need to call you Clause / Phrase
4. In a dark and dangerous
hallway
Clause / Phrase
5. Before the next light Clause / Phrase
6. Because it's the right thing to Clause / Phrase
7. As quickly as possible Clause / Phrase
8. This car's not working Clause / Phrase
9. Working for himself Clause / Phrase

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11. If they want to talk to me Clause / Phrase
12. Towards the north Clause / Phrase
13. In front of the building Clause / Phrase
14. Jumping upand down onthebed Clause / Phrase
15. Until the next time Clause / Phrase
16. Until she finds a car Clause / Phrase
17. I don't know the answer Clause / Phrase
18. Turn off the computer Clause / Phrase
19. Across the street from us Clause / Phrase
20. Inside a deep, dark well Clause / Phrase

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Answer of the pair work
1. He works hard
day
Claus
e
2. After a good day
Phras
e
3. If I need to call you
Claus
e
4. In a dark and
dangerous hallway
Phras
e
5. Before the next
Phras
e
6. Because it's the
thing to do
Claus
e
7. As quickly as
Phras
e
8. This car's not
Claus
e
Phras
11. If they want to talk to
me
Claus
e
12. Towards the north
Phras
e
13. In front of the
Phras
e
14. Jumping up and
on the bed
Phras
e
15. Until the next time
Phras
e
16. Until she finds a car
Claus
e
17. I don't know the
answer
Claus
e
18. Turn off the
Claus
e
19. Across the street Phras

24. Evaluation
1. What is a clause?
2. What are the characteristics
of clause?
3. What is a phrase?
4. Mention the types of clause.
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25. Home work
Recall the class and practise
more and more.
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26. Departure
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