A clause is a group of words that contains a verb. Which two of the following are clauses?
just then
we ran in ✓
oh dear
Jun laughed ✓
A main clause is a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense on its own. Which two of the following are main clauses?
which was very hot
it was very hot ✓
Jacob felt too hot ✓
because it was so hot
A subordinate clause is a group of words that contains a verb but does not make complete sense on its own. Which two of the following are subordinate clauses?
when it started to snow ✓
it was snowing
as the snow fell ✓
the snow was crisp and white
What is a conjunction?
a being or doing word
a word that describes a noun
a joining word ✓
a person, place or thing
Match the main clause to the adverbial clause to make a complete sentence.
Alex gasped for air
⇔
as he ran. ✓
Izzy was heartbroken
⇔
when the performance was cancelled. ✓
We all cheered
⇔
because we had won the trophy. ✓
Which two of these are true for an adverbial clause?