GER100Y1 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Content Clause

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Are used to connect a main clause and a dependent clause. A comma always separates the main clause from the dependent clause. In dependent clauses the conjugated verb is placed at the end. In the case of a separable- prefix verb, the prefix is joined with the rest of the verb. Dependent clause weil er eine erk ltung hat. because he was ill. Main clause musste er zu hause bleiben. he ust stay at home. Ich weisst nicht, warum herr stierli so viel vitamin b kauft. Der kopf head der mund mouth. Das auge/die augen eyes das kinn- chin. Das ohr ear der nacken neck. Das bein/beine leg der arm/ armen arm.

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EXERCISE

Each of the following contains two independent clauses. Correct the sentence by making one of them into a dependent clause.

We went to the museum, Bob went to the ball game.

You are my sister I love you.

I don't like crowds, I enjoy going to the beach.

The temperature dropped it started to rain.

I get my change, I look for a penny.

You were gone the plumber came.

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METHOD 2: Separate two independent clauses with a semicolon or a period.

faulty: Students write papers, professors correct them.

revised: Students write papers; professors correct them.

faulty: The men cooked dinner, the women mixed the drinks.

revised: The men cooked dinner. The women mixed the drinks.

In addition, connecting words such as however, therefore, consequently, nevertheless, likewise, besides, also, then, furthermore should be used after the semicolon or period--but not a comma. Because these are strong words, they should be followed by a comma. The word then is an exception; it does not generally take a comma.

- Students write papers; then professors correct them.

- The men cooked dinner; therefore, the women mixed the drinks.

- The train stops here. However, it is always late.

- I hope the Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup. Nevertheless, they have a way to go yet.

EXERCISE:

Correct each of the following by placing a semicolon or period between the independent clauses. Add commas where they are needed.

I received the most votes therefore I was elected.
I want to visit him however I am not feeling well.
The play was a comedy, it was very funny.
You want your freedom nevertheless you will have to get a job.

She must be out of town otherwise she would be here.
First we eat dinner, then we have dessert.

METHOD 3. Change one of the independent clauses into a dependent clause. This can be done using one of the CONDITIONAL WORDS we discussed earlier.

** Remember, when a dependent clause comes at the beginning of a sentence, it is followed by a comma.

faulty: Students write papers, professors correct them.

revised: When students write papers, professors correct them.

faulty: The train stops here, it is always late.

revised: The train stops here although it is always late.

EXERCISE

Each of the following contains two independent clauses. Correct the sentence by making one of them into a dependent clause.

We went to the museum, Bob went to the ball game.

You are my sister I love you.

I don't like crowds, I enjoy going to the beach.

The temperature dropped it started to rain.

I get my change, I look for a penny.

You were gone the plumber came.

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Complex Sentences and Subordinate Clauses

A complex sentence has a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses. A main clause has a subject and a predicate, and it can stand alone as a sentence. A subordinate clause also has a subject and a predicate, but it cannot stand alone as a sentence. It depends on the main clause to complete its meaning. It can act as an adjective, an adverb, or a noun.

MAIN CLAUSE SUBORDINATE CLAUSE

They are playing music that I like to hear. (adjective)

We must stop skating when the music stops. (adverb)

I will tell you what happened at the rink. (noun)

Write in the blank simple or complex to identify the type of sentence.

complex February 2, which is the midpoint of winter, is an unusual holiday.

__________ 1. It is Groundhog Day and is celebrated all over the country.

__________ 2. The groundhog, which is actually a woodchuck, emerges from hibernation on that day.

__________ 3. If the groundhog sees it shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather.

__________ 4. After the groundhog sees it shadow, it returns to its burrow until spring.

__________ 5. If the day is cloudy and the groundhog does not see its shadow, spring will come early.

__________ 6. The groundhog stays outside because it expects spring.

__________ 7. People enjoy this customer although most do not believe in it.

__________ 8. Statistical evidence does not support this popular superstition.

__________ 9. The groundhog that most people watch for is in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

__________ 10. Its name is Phil, probably from the word fillip, which means "anything that stirs or liven up."

__________ 11. About seven thousand townspeople gather on February 2 and watch for the famous groundhog.

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