FUN GRAMMAR

Sari KDClause and phraseClause ( S + V ). A clause that can stand by itself as a sentence is a main clause / independent clause Ex : He walked down the street S V A clause that cannot stand by itself as a sentence is a subordinate clause / dependent clause Ex : As I approached the house ( What happened?) S V Phrase (S / V) Losing my wedding ring Pretty woman Types of sentencesSimple Sentence (1 independent clause)I enjoy playing tennis with my friend every weekendI love you

Compound Sentence (2 or more independent clauses)I enjoy tennis, but I hate golfI love you and I want to marry you

I cant buy a car _____ I save enough money.Bob ate a large dinner;_______he is still hungry.I didnt have my umbrella,_____ I got wet.Complex Sentence (1 independent clause &1 (more) dependent clause(s))Adverb ClauseAlthough women in the United States could own property, they could not vote until 1920s.I had left before he cameWhen I fall in love, it would be forever

Subordinating conjunctionsTime:after, before, when, while, as, by the time, whenever, since, until, as soon as, once, as long asCause and effect:because, since, now that, as, as long as, inasmuch as, so (that), in order thatContrast:although, even though, though, whereas, whileCondition:if, unless, only if, even if, Adjective ClauseI thanked the woman. She helped meI thanked the woman who helped me (people )The man was Mr Jones. I saw himThe man whom I saw was Mr Jones (people) I know the man. His bicycle was stolenI know the man whose bicyle was stolen (possession)

The building is very old. He lives thereThe building where he lives is very old.(a place)Ill never forget the day. I met you then (on that day)Ill never forget the day when I met you (time)The book is mine. It is on the tableThe book which is on the table is mine

Famous quotesShow me a friend who will weep with me; those who will laugh with me I can find myself (Yugoslav proverb)Very few people can congratulate without envy a friend who has succeeded (Aeschylus (Greek playwright)Friendship is a plant which we must often water (German proverb)A true friend is somebody who can make us do what we can (Ralph Waldo Emerson (U.S writer)The professor who teaches Chemistry 101 is an excellent lecturer. (the adjective clause is necessary to identify which professor is meant)Professor Wilson, who teaches Chemistry 101, is an excellent lecturer (additional information)His wife who lives in Bogor is a doctor.His wife, who lives in Bogor, is a doctorNoun Clause (S / O)

Wh QuestionWhere does she live? I dont know where she lives What did he say? I couldnt hear what she said

Who is she? I dont know who she is Who are those men? I dont know who those men areWhat did she say? What she said surprised me

Yes/ No QuestionDoes he need help? I wonder whether he needs help I wonder if he needshelpStatement He is a good actor I think that he is a good actor The world is round It is a fact that the world is round

I know what you did last summerCombine each of the following sets of sentences into a single longer sentenceHe has been absent frequently. He has managed to pass the test.The children were playing outdoors last night. It began to rain very hard.Frank is the man. We are going to nominate Frank for the office of the treasurer.People respected George Washington. He turned out to be one of our greatest military leadersThe president went fishing. He has finished with the conferences. The conferences discussed the climate change.

6. Thousand of babies are born with serious physical and mental problems. Their mothers are addicted to crack cocaine.7. John has received a scholarship. Johns grades are the highest in school.8. The alphabet is used in English. It is called the Roman alphabet. It was developed by the Romans. The Romans had taken most of it from the Etrucans.9 Tennis offers a pleasent means of recreation for young people. It can be played by two or four players.10 The bank is very reliable. I have just borrowed some money from it.