Asked by Kelley
What is the dependent clause in these sentences and are they nouns, adverbs, or adjectives?
All family members know why the dog must leave.
Why the dog must leave? Adverb
They realize that the dog will become a visually challenged person's constant companion.
They realize that? Noun
All family members know why the dog must leave.
Why the dog must leave? Adverb
They realize that the dog will become a visually challenged person's constant companion.
They realize that? Noun
Answers
Answered by
Ms. Sue
You've identified the first dependent clause -- but it is not an adverb. It answers WHAT after the verb.
In the second sentence, the clause must include the verb and complements. Yes, it's a noun clause.
In the second sentence, the clause must include the verb and complements. Yes, it's a noun clause.
Answered by
Kelley
The first is an adjective.
The second is they realize that the dog will become?
The second is they realize that the dog will become?
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Direct objects answer WHAT after a verb.
You still don't have the complete dependent clause in the second sentence.
You still don't have the complete dependent clause in the second sentence.
Answered by
Kelley
The first is a noun.
The second still confuses me because I have to leave an independent clause after naming the dependent clause....
The second still confuses me because I have to leave an independent clause after naming the dependent clause....
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Yes. The first one is a noun clause.
Independent clause: They realize
Dependent clause: that the dog will become a visually challenged person's constant companion.
Independent clause: They realize
Dependent clause: that the dog will become a visually challenged person's constant companion.
Answered by
Kelley
One more...
In fact, a visually challenged person can handle most traveling situations if a guide dog is with him or her.
If a guide dog is with him or her?
Adverb?
In fact, a visually challenged person can handle most traveling situations if a guide dog is with him or her.
If a guide dog is with him or her?
Adverb?
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Yes, you're right. :-)
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