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*An essential, or restrictive clause, is one that cannot be removed from a sentence without changing the meaning of the | *An essential, or restrictive clause, is one that cannot be removed from a sentence without changing the meaning of the | ||
sentence. | sentence. | ||
'''Ex.''' ''Swimmers who practice'' everyday win at the competition. | '''Ex.''' ''Swimmers who practice'' everyday win at the competition. | ||
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*A time clause is a type of adverb clause and is introduced with conjunctions such as; when, after, before, as soon as, | *A time clause is a type of adverb clause and is introduced with conjunctions such as; when, after, before, as soon as, | ||
whenever, and while. A time clause is dependent. | whenever, and while. A time clause is dependent. | ||
'''Ex.''' as soon as we get to the theater | '''Ex.''' as soon as we get to the theater | ||
*An adjective clause takes the place of an adjective and follows the noun that it modifies. An adjective clause comes after | *An adjective clause takes the place of an adjective and follows the noun that it modifies. An adjective clause comes after | ||
what it modifies. relative pronouns such as who, what, or that. An adjective clause is dependent. | what it modifies. relative pronouns such as who, what, or that. An adjective clause is dependent. | ||
'''Ex.''' after she rode the bicycle | '''Ex.''' after she rode the bicycle | ||
*A noun clause takes the place of a noun and answers the question "who" or "what". Noun clauses are introduced with words | *A noun clause takes the place of a noun and answers the question "who" or "what". Noun clauses are introduced with words | ||
as such; that if, who, what, where, when, why, whom, how, whenever, wherever, whoever, or whatever. A noun clause is dependent. | as such; that if, who, what, where, when, why, whom, how, whenever, wherever, whoever, or whatever. A noun clause is dependent. | ||
'''Ex.''' what I decided to bring | '''Ex.''' what I decided to bring | ||
*An adverb clause takes place of an adverb and answers questions such as "when", "where", "why", or "under what | *An adverb clause takes place of an adverb and answers questions such as "when", "where", "why", or "under what | ||
circumstances. An adverb clause is introduced with subordinate conjunctions such as; when, where, like, such as, since, or | circumstances. An adverb clause is introduced with subordinate conjunctions such as; when, where, like, such as, since, | ||
or after. An adverb clause is dependent. | |||
'''Ex.''' where the cars were parking | '''Ex.''' where the cars were parking | ||
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A comma must be placed before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses. | *A comma must be placed before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses. | ||
Ex. The dog came inside, but continued to whine. | '''Ex.''' The dog came inside, but continued to whine. | ||
A semicolon must be placed between two independent clauses when they are joined without using a coordinating conjunction. | *A semicolon must be placed between two independent clauses when they are joined without using a coordinating conjunction. | ||
Ex. The car ran over the dog; we took him to the veterinarian's clinic. | '''Ex.''' The car ran over the dog; we took him to the veterinarian's clinic. | ||
A comma must be used to separate two or more clauses within a sentence. | *A comma must be used to separate two or more clauses within a sentence. | ||
Ex. We ate dinner, cleaned the dishes, played a game, and went to bed. | '''Ex.''' We ate dinner, cleaned the dishes, played a game, and went to bed. | ||
A comma must be used to before clauses that begin with who, which, that, whose or whom. | *A comma must be used to before clauses that begin with who, which, that, whose or whom. | ||
Ex. Rebecca, who lives on Sunnybrook Farm, is in the sixth grade. | '''Ex.''' Rebecca, who lives on Sunnybrook Farm, is in the sixth grade. | ||
A comma must be used to offset a nonessential clause. | *A comma must be used to offset a nonessential clause. | ||
Ex. Dedicated swimmers'', who practice everyday,'' are the ones that win at the competition. | '''Ex.''' Dedicated swimmers'', who practice everyday,'' are the ones that win at the competition. | ||
A comma must not be used with an essential clause. | *A comma must not be used with an essential clause. | ||
Ex. Swimmers who practice everyday will win at the competition. | '''Ex.''' Swimmers who practice everyday will win at the competition. | ||
A comma must be used before an adverb when it is used to join clauses. | *A comma must be used before an adverb when it is used to join clauses. | ||
Ex. She drove her car onto Interstate 75, where many accidents have occurred. | '''Ex.''' She drove her car onto Interstate 75, where many accidents have occurred. | ||
A comma must be used after an introductory clause. | *A comma must be used after an introductory clause. | ||
Ex. After suffering under economy strain for many years, the United States made major policy changes. | '''Ex.''' After suffering under economy strain for many years, the United States made major policy changes. | ||
A comma must be used after and introductory phrase. | *A comma must be used after and introductory phrase. | ||
Ex. After a difficult round of chemotherapy, the doctor declared his patient to be cancer free. | '''Ex.''' After a difficult round of chemotherapy, the doctor declared his patient to be cancer free. | ||
A comma must be used between contrasting or alternating phrases. | *A comma must be used between contrasting or alternating phrases. | ||
Ex. The girl used her best manners, however she was not happy. | '''Ex.''' The girl used her best manners, however she was not happy. | ||
Ex. A small, but well-kept house, was enough for him. | '''Ex.''' A small, but well-kept house, was enough for him. | ||
A comma must be used to separate phrases within a sentence. | *A comma must be used to separate phrases within a sentence. | ||
Ex. The children had a blue truck, two red balls, and some green blocks. | '''Ex.''' The children had a blue truck, two red balls, and some green blocks. | ||
If a comma is already in use in a sentence, a semicolon must be used to separate phrases within the sentence. | *If a comma is already in use in a sentence, a semicolon must be used to separate phrases within the sentence. | ||
Ex. She owns a house in Atlanta, Georgia; and apartment in Houston, Texas; and a condominium in New York City, New York. | '''Ex.''' She owns a house in Atlanta, Georgia; and apartment in Houston, Texas; and a condominium in New York City, New York. | ||
A comma must be used before and adverb that separates phrases. | *A comma must be used before and adverb that separates phrases. | ||
Ex. He found that it was lonely at the top, as the old saying goes. | '''Ex.''' He found that it was lonely at the top, as the old saying goes. | ||