English Grammar Course: Mastering Clauses

Objective: By the end of this curriculum, students will be able to identify and use different types of clauses in English sentences effectively.

Course Plan

Duration: 8 Days (16 hours in total)

Day 1: Introduction to Clauses

  • Session 1: What Are Clauses? (Definition and Examples)
  • Session 2: Independent vs. Dependent Clauses
  • Session 3: Identifying Clauses in Sentences

Day 2: Independent Clauses

  • Session 1: Components of Independent Clauses (Subject, Verb, Complete Thought)
  • Session 2: Forming Complete Sentences with Independent Clauses
  • Session 3: Functions of Independent Clauses in Sentences

Day 3: Dependent Clauses: Noun Clauses

  • Session 1: What Are Noun Clauses?
  • Session 2: Identifying Noun Clauses in Sentences
  • Session 3: Functions of Noun Clauses in Sentences

Day 4: Dependent Clauses: Adjective Clauses

  • Session 1: What Are Adjective Clauses?
  • Session 2: Forming Adjective Clauses
  • Session 3: Functions of Adjective Clauses in Sentences

Day 5: Dependent Clauses: Adverb Clauses

  • Session 1: What Are Adverb Clauses?
  • Session 2: Forming Adverb Clauses
  • Session 3: Functions of Adverb Clauses in Sentences

Day 6: Dependent Clauses: Relative Clauses

  • Session 1: What Are Relative Clauses?
  • Session 2: Forming Relative Clauses
  • Session 3: Functions of Relative Clauses in Sentences

Day 7: Dependent Clauses: Conditional Clauses

  • Session 1: What Are Conditional Clauses?
  • Session 2: Forming Conditional Clauses
  • Session 3: Functions of Conditional Clauses in Sentences

Day 8: Review and Application

  • Session 1: Review of Different Types of Clauses
  • Session 2: Practicing Using Clauses in Sentences
  • Session 3: Creative Writing Exercise Incorporating Various Types of Clauses

Additional Resources and Activities

  1. Sentence combining exercises to practice using clauses to create complex sentences.
  2. Role-playing activities to practice using clauses in real-life situations.
  3. Online quizzes and exercises for additional practice outside of class.

Assessment

  1. Daily quizzes to assess understanding of each type of clause covered.
  2. Participation in class activities and discussions related to clauses.
  3. Completion of sentence writing assignments with emphasis on incorporating different types of clauses.
  4. Final assessment covering all types of clauses studied throughout the curriculum.

Sample Question
 

Worksheet: Identifying Clauses in Sentences

Instructions: Identify the clauses in each sentence below. A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate (verb) and functions as a complete thought. Determine whether each clause is an independent clause (main clause) or a dependent clause (subordinate clause) and write down your answer in the space provided.

  1. After the rain stopped, the sun came out.
  2. She will visit her grandmother when she has time.
  3. The book that you lent me is fascinating.
  4. Because he forgot his umbrella, he got soaked in the rain.
  5. Although it was late, they decided to continue their journey.
  6. While I was studying, my brother was playing video games.
  7. The dog barks whenever the doorbell rings.
  8. After finishing his homework, Tom went to bed.
  9. Because she loves animals, she volunteers at the local shelter.
  10. The students who studied hard passed the exam.

Bonus Question:

Identify any relative clauses in the sentences above. If so, which sentences contain them and what are the relative clauses?

Worksheet: Components of Independent Clauses

Instructions: Identify the components of each independent clause in the sentences below. An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate (verb) and forms a complete thought on its own. Write down the subject and the predicate for each independent clause in the provided space.

  1. The sun shines brightly in the sky.
  2. Sheila and Jack went to the beach yesterday.
  3. The cat climbed up the tall tree.
  4. My sister baked a delicious cake for my birthday.
  5. The birds chirped cheerfully at dawn.
  6. We danced under the stars all night long.
  7. The old oak tree stands tall in the field.
  8. The children played happily in the park after school.
  9. The river flows gently through the valley.
  10. The stars twinkled brightly in the night sky.

Worksheet: Functions of Noun Clauses in Sentences

Instructions: Identify the function of each noun clause in the sentences below. A noun clause is a type of dependent clause that functions as a noun in a sentence. Determine whether each noun clause serves as the subject, object, or complement and write down your answer in the space provided.

  1. What she said surprised everyone in the room.
  2. Whoever finishes first can leave early.
  3. The fact that he lied shocked me.
  4. Whoever made this mess needs to clean it up.
  5. I don't understand why he left so suddenly.
  6. Where he lives is none of your business.
  7. That she won the award surprised everyone.
  8. Whoever arrives first will get the best seats.
  9. The fact that you're here makes me happy.
  10. What he said angered me.

Bonus Question:

Identify any noun clauses that function as the subject complement in the sentences above. If so, which sentences contain them and what are the noun clauses?

Worksheet: Identifying Dependent Clauses in Complex Sentences

Instructions: Read each complex sentence carefully and identify the dependent clause. Determine whether the dependent clause is a noun clause, adjective clause, or adverbial clause. Write down your answer in the space provided.

  1. After the storm passed, the skies cleared and the sun emerged from behind the clouds.
  2. I cannot go to the party unless I finish my homework.
  3. The dog that barks loudly belongs to my neighbor.
  4. She will come to the meeting whenever she finishes her work.
  5. Because he forgot his umbrella, he got soaked in the rain.
  6. The movie that we watched last night was really entertaining.
  7. Although it was raining heavily, they decided to go for a walk.
  8. I will go to the store after I finish my chores.
  9. The teacher explained the lesson until everyone understood it.
  10. Whatever you decide, I will support your choice.
  11. After we finish dinner, let's go for a walk in the park.
  12. The flowers that bloom in spring are beautiful.
  13. She will call you as soon as she arrives home.
  14. I will help you with your project if you need assistance.
  15. Since it was raining, they decided to cancel the picnic.
  16. The cat that is sleeping on the couch is mine.
  17. Whenever I see her, she always has a smile on her face.
  18. I will go to the beach unless it rains.
  19. Before you leave, please turn off the lights.
  20. He didn't study hard enough, so he failed the exam.

Sentence Combining Exercises: Creating Complex Sentences

Instructions: Combine the pairs of simple sentences below to create complex sentences using dependent clauses (noun clauses, adjective clauses, or adverbial clauses). Write your combined sentences in the space provided.

  1. She likes to read books. She enjoys learning new things.
  2. The dog barks loudly. It scares the neighbors.
  3. John lost his wallet. He couldn't find it anywhere.
  4. The students studied hard. They wanted to pass the exam.
  5. We went to the beach. It was a sunny day.
  6. She finished her project. She received praise from her boss.
  7. He enjoys hiking. It helps him relax.
  8. The flowers bloomed. They filled the garden with fragrance.
  9. I want to travel. I dream of visiting exotic places.
  10. They went to the zoo. They wanted to see the pandas.