Independent clauses can be separated (or connected) in a variety of ways. Full stop When both clauses are of equal importance and can stand on… Continue reading
Punctuation marks with independent clauses
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Adverb clauses
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Study the following sentences. They started in the morning. (Started when? – in the morning) They started before the sun rose. (Started when? – before… Continue reading
If clauses: special points to note
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If …should Sometimes we use should in the if-clause to suggest that something is very unlikely. Note that would is not used in this case.… Continue reading
Clauses exercise
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Find out the principal clause and subordinate clause or clauses in the following sentences. 1. James spoke as though he were a born orator. 2.… Continue reading
Proper placement of clauses and phrases
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Phrases and clauses should be placed in such a way that they relate clearly to the words they modify. Move a phrase or clause in… Continue reading