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Transformation of Sentences — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 9 · English Language - Archer

Transformation of Sentences revision notes for ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer: 4 topics in quick points.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Phrases and Clauses

  • A phrase gives only partial information and cannot make up a sentence on its own.
  • A clause contains a subject and a finite verb.
  • A sentence can exist as a single clause, but a single phrase cannot make up a sentence.
2

Types of Clauses

  • A dependent clause is also called a subordinate clause.
  • A dependent clause needs to be connected with the main clause by a subordinating conjunction to make complete sense.
  • Noun clauses act as nouns and begin with words such as how, that, if, what, whatever, when, where, whether, which, whichever, who, whoever, whom, whomever, why.
3

Sentence Types

  • A simple sentence has one subject and one predicate.
  • A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses, each with a subject and a predicate of its own.
  • A complex sentence is made up of one independent and one or more dependent clauses, each having a subject and a predicate of its own.
4

Conjunctions

  • Conjunctions join sentences, words and phrases.
  • Conjunctions can be coordinating, subordinating or correlative depending on what they join.
  • Coordinating conjunctions join two clauses or sentences of equal importance.

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Key Concepts

A phrase is a groupA clause is a groupAn independent clause is a clauseA dependent clause does not makeNoun clauses act as nouns

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What are the important topics in Transformation of Sentences for ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer?
Key topics in Transformation of Sentences include Phrases and Clauses, Types of Clauses, Sentence Types, Conjunctions. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Transformation of Sentences for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Transformation of Sentences. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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