Clauses

Noun Clauses

Every sentence is a clause. But each clause is not a sentence. Phrase is a group of words without subject and predicate combination. Clause is a group of words with subject and its own predicate (verbal part). The clause which is complete in meaning is known as main clause or co-ordinate clause. The clause which depends on main clause for meaning is known as sub-ordinate or dependant clause. Further subordinate clause is classified on the basis of the function it performs in the sentence. They are classified as noun clause, adjective clause and adverb clause.

1. They knew it was spring. Underlined clause being an obj of "knew" is noun clause
2. Let me tell you what I owe to cricket. Underlined clause being an obj of " tell" is noun clause
3. They never remembered what they had seen. Underlined clause being an obj of "remembered" is noun clause
4. Tell us how we can get into the house. Underlined clause being an obj of " tell" is noun clause
5. What he said is true. Underlined clause being a sub of "is" is noun clause
6. What you speak may not be an Indian language. Underlined clause being a sub of "may not be" is noun clause
7. It didn't take any of my time to tell that he was doing a good job. Underlined clause being an obj of "to tell" is noun clause
8. I will see that we buy tickets. Underlined clause being an obj of "see" is noun clause
9. It is cynical to advocate the philosophy that nothing ever is permanant in life. Underlined clause being as in apposition to the noun "phylosophy" is noun clause
10. What needs to be projected is the incandescent spirit underlying Kapil's remarkable feat. Underlined clause being a subject of "is" is noun clause
11. That's what I would like to knowUnderlined clause being a complement of "is" is noun clause

Adjective Clauses

1. I gave up the idea of locating the address I had come for.Underlined clause qulifies the noun "address"
2. He also does not know the place where you want to go.Underlined clause qualifies the noun "place"
3. Nothing happens to those who eat these neem fortified plants.Underlined clause qualifies the pronoun "those"
4. This is my friend whom you met yesterday.Underlined clause qualifies the noun "my friend"
5. The reason that he gave does not convince me.

Underlined clause qualifies the noun "reason"

Adverb Clauses

1. Every generation must do its job well so that it pass the torch of freedom to the text.Underlined clause modifies the verb "must do"It is an adverb of purpose.
2. It was a gift made to you before you were born.Underlined clause modifies the verb "made."It is an adverb clause of Time.
3. Although many of the songs are very lyricalthe main appeal of Tamasha is the vigorous dancing of Gaulan.

"It is an adverb clause of contrast.

Since his empire covered an amazing spectrum from soap to aviation, he richly deserved the title.It is an adverb clause of reason.

Children could understand a great deal if it was explained to them in easy language."It is an adverb clause of condition.

Raklesh and Grandfather gazed at the tree as though it had performed a miracle."It is an adverb clause of manner.

They took it with them wherever they went."It is an adverb clause of place.

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Adverb Clause Of Time

Observe the following sentences

1.       When you enter the garden you will be given a sack.

2.       As they walked into the garden it became wilder.

3.       Don’t watch the TV while you are eating.

4.       There was darkness as the lights went off.

5.       The doctor always visits us whenever he is sent for.

6.       Success comes after you have worked hard.

7.       I have not seen her since I left my job.

Complete the following paragraph, using appropriate subordinate conjunctions:

My friend called me when I was packing the things. While I was packing the things, the bell rang. It kept ringing since I was talking to my friend on my mobile. When I opened the door,  I was surprised to see my closest college friend standing in front of me. As soon as he saw me, he hugged me warmly. I felt very happy when I saw him. We had met after a long gap of ten years,we had many things to talk about. He had always helped me.