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Module 1

English

Clause

QUARTER 1
Module 6.2 - Clause
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ENGLISH
QUARTER 1
Module 6.2 - Clause

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English – Grade 7

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 In this lesson, you are going to familiarize yourself with clauses and
their importance in making your sentences appropriate and meaningful.
This module will help you improve in expressing your thoughts and
enrich your writing and oral communication skills.

1. Pair Up! Study the two columns below. Match the words/phrases under
column A with their corresponding meaning under column B. Write the
letter only on the space before the number.

A B
_______ 1. Independent clause a. contains a subject and a verb but
cannot stand by itself as a sentence
_______ 2. Clause b. are words that connect an
independent clause to a subordinate
clause
_______ 3. Dependent clause c. part of the sentence that contains
the subject and the predicate and
makes perfect sense
_______ 4. Sentence d. a group of words with a subject and
verb
_______ 5. Subordinating e. a word or group or words that has a
Conjunctions subject and a verb/predicate that
expresses a complete thought or
idea

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2. Read each item below. Tell whether the group of words is an Independent
Clause or Dependent Clause. Write IC for Independent Clause and DC for
Dependent Clause on the blank.

____________ 1. When you leave the room.

____________ 2. You close the door.
____________ 3. It’s a memorable moment.
____________ 4. Because we are together.
____________ 5. If the learners will study hard.

In this lesson, your aim is to recognize a clause and its kinds. After you
finished this module you must have:
 identified the kinds of clauses and their differences
 used clauses in writing sentences.

CURRICULUM GUIDE REFERENCE AND DURATION

Use phrases, clause and sentences appropriately and meaningfully
(Part.2). EN7G-ll-a-1
Duration: 2 days

You have just learned about a phrase and how to use them to make a

more detailed sentence.

This time you will learn another group of words that you may use to

improve your sentences. It is called a clause.

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 A clause is also a group of word but unlike a phrase, a clause contains

a subject and a verb or predicate. We can therefore say that a clause may

make complete sense or may express a complete idea.

There are two kinds of clause:

1. Independent or Main clause- the part of the sentence that does not

only contain the subject and the predicate but also makes perfect

sense. In other words, it can stand alone as a sentence because it

expresses a complete idea.

Example: If you study diligently, you can learn effectively.

In the given example, “If you study diligently, you will learn effectively”

the second unit or idea which is “you will learn effectively” is an independent

or main clause. It has the subject, “you”, and the verb, “can learn”, and it

makes sense, meaning, the idea is clear and understandable.

2. Subordinate or Dependent clause- contains a subject and a verb but

cannot stand alone as a sentence. It means that it does not express a

complete idea if it is taken away from the main clause. In order to make

proper sense or complete meaning, the dependent clause depends on

the main or independent clause.

The subordinate clause, “If you study diligently” is incomplete in meaning.

It needs the independent clause, “you will learn effectively”, to be clearly

understood.

More examples:

IC DC
a. She sings while she dances.
DC IC
b. Although I can read, I can’t write well.

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 The groups of words underlined twice are dependent clauses (can’t

stand by itself as a sentence) while the ones underlined once are independent

clauses (can stand alone as a sentence).

A dependent or subordinate clause is introduced by a subordinating

conjunction.

Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect a dependent

clause to an independent clause. The most common subordinating

conjunctions are; although, after, before, because, if, since, unless, until, so

that, when and while

Additional Examples:

1. We are now in new normal situation because the government wants

to protect its people.

2. I need to continue studying until I finish college.

3. Since the Corona Virus Disease 19 attacked the world, the planet

started to heal.

4. Because we stayed at home during quarantine, we were safe and

protected.

The clauses in red are independent clauses while the ones in blue

introduced by a subordinating conjunction (in black color) are subordinate

clauses.

Generally, if you begin your sentence with a dependent clause or

subordinate clause, put a comma after it (look back at sentences 3 and 4). But

if your sentence begins with the independent clause, there’s no need to write

a comma (refer to sentences 1 and 2).

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Exercise 1. Read the following group of words. Identify each item whether it
is an Independent Clause (IC) or Dependent Clause (DC). Write IC or DC on
the space before the number.

___________ 1. You stay at home.

___________ 2. If you want to be safe.

___________ 3. Where your parents are around you.

___________ 4. The Lord is there to protect you.

___________ 5. He is just a prayer away.

Exercise 2. Study the items below. Encircle the letter of the best answer to
make a meaningful sentence.

1. The learners take notes ____________________________.

a. some lessons
b. while they study the modules
c. for them
d. inside

2. We can solve this problem ____________________________.

a. if we help each other
b. about them
c. by praying
d. today

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 3. The Filipino people can survive ____________________________.
a. this pandemic
b. because they are brave and prayerful
c. successfully
d. someday
4. ____________________________, they keep on playing.
a. Because of the rain
b. Outside
c. At the plaza
d. Although the children are so tired
5. ____________________________, I have improved a lot.
a. Inside the classroom
b. Gradually
c. Since I started studying this module
d. I study

Exercise 3. Open the link,

https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http://littleworksheets.com/worksheets/
clauses/independandsub1.pdf, then answer the exercises.

Activity 1. Supply a dependent clause to be added to each independent

clause to complete the sentences below. Pick out from the box the
appropriate clause that would make the ideas of the sentences meaningful.

1. The cat ran to the kitchen ___________________________.

2. ___________________________ it could easily hide itself.
3. The dog kept looking for the cat ______________________.
4. ___________________________ the cat ran away again.
5. ___________________________, the cat and the dog kept on running.

Since the cat is smaller

until the dog found it
When the dog came near the cat
because a dog is chasing it
Although they are both tired

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Activity 2. Study the following sentences. Underline the independent clause
once and the dependent clause twice.

Example: Because I gain more knowledge, I will keep on studying.

1. When you have finished studying the module, answer the post-test
diligently.
2. If you are tired, take some rest.
3. Before the pandemic started, we lived a normal life.
4. Everyone should wear a face mask because it’s one way to keep away
from sickness.
5. Our home is the place where we are safe and secured.

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Keep the following key points in mind:

 A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb or

predicate.
 The two kinds of clauses are Independent Clause and Dependent
Clause.
 An independent clause or is a group or words that has a subject and
verb and can stand alone as a sentence, meaning, it expresses a
complete thought.
 A dependent or subordinate clause is a group of words that has a
subject and verb but cannot stand by itself as a sentence, meaning, it
does not express a complete thought.
 A dependent clause always needs an independent clause to express a
proper meaning.
 Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect the dependent clause
and independent clause to make a sentence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROpRmlYJh3A
https://www.grammar.com/difference_between_clause_and_phrase
http://perfectyourenglish.com/blog/phrases-and-clauses-worksheet-for-class-
7/
https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http://littleworksheets.com/worksheets/
clauses/independandsub1.pdf

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Test I. Identify each of the following groups of words below. Write your
answer on the blank.

________________ 1. A word or group of words that expresses a

complete thought or idea.
________________ 2. A group of words that contains a subject and a
verb and can stand alone as a sentence.
________________ 3. words that connect a dependent clause to an
independent clause.
________________ 4. A group of words that contains a verb and its
subject.
________________ 5. also known as subordinate clause

Test II. Read the following clauses. Identify whether the underlined group of
words is an independent or dependent clause. Write IC if your answer is
independent clause and DC if it is a dependent clause.

_________ 1. Before you sleep, you pray.

_________ 2. Unless we work hard, we cannot reach our dreams.
_________ 3. Read the story until you finish it.
_________ 4. The teachers are listening while the speaker is talking.
_________ 5. Since everybody is online now, we need to start the
teleconference.
__________ 6. After the teacher explained the lesson, Mark left.
__________ 7. If you care about your future, you should prepare today.
__________ 8. Stella tries to answer the module though she finds it hard.
_________ 9. When a dog comes near you, don’t run.
_________ 10. This is the school where I graduated

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Kirong, Ma. Jendell Valin Y., et.al., (2016). Philippine Literature in English
(worktext), Quezon City, Philippines: Techfactors Inc.

Nambiar, Manjushan. (2016, October 5). “Phrases and Clauses worksheet for
class 7” English Grammar Lessons And Worksheets.
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class-7/

Nash, K., (2020). “What is a clause?” English Grammar 101. Retrieved from
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English Learner’s Material (2017), Pasig City, Philippines

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PRE-ASSESSMENT
I. II.
1. C 1. DC
2. D 2. IC
3. A 3. IC
4. E 4. DC
5. B 5. DC

EXERCISES

Exercise 1. 1. IC Exercise 1. B
2. DC 2. 2. A
3. DC 3. B
4. IC 4. D
5. IC 5. C

Exercise 3. 1. IND 6. SUB 11. IND

2. SUB 7. SUB 12. SUB
3. SUB 8. IND 13. IND
4. IND 9. SUB 14. SUB
5. IND 10. SUB 15. IND

ACTIVITY

Activity 1. 1. because a dog is chasing it

2. since the cat is smaller
3. until the dog found it
4. When the dog came near the cat
5. Although they are both tired

Activity 2. 1. When you have finished studying the module, answer the

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 post-test diligently.
2. If you are tired, take some rest.
3. Before the pandemic started, we lived a normal life.
4. Everyone should wear a face mask because it’s one way
to keep away from sickness.
5. Our home is the place where we are safe and secured.

POST-ASSESSMENT

Test I. Test II.

1. Sentence 1. IC
2. Independent clause 2. DC
3. Subordinating conjunction 3. IC
4. Clause 4. DC
5. Dependent clause 5. DC

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Title: Clause and Its Kinds

Text Language: English

Key: dependent clause, independent clause, subordinating

conjunctions, sentence

Description: This module defines a clause, explains the two kinds of

clauses and how they differ from each other.

Primary Media: Print, Offline/Online

Primary Storage: Handout, Flash drive

Resource Location: Department of Education, Region VI-Western Visayas,

Division of Aklan, District of New Washington, New

Washington National Comprehensive High School

Developer: Annie B. Malacas

Layout Artists: Junewell J. Sorbito

Genelyn D. Sequio

Jerome N. Baylon

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