Clause

** Clause:

>A clause is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb.

>A clause can be distinguished from a phrase, which does not contain a subject and a verb (e.g., in the afternoon, drinking from the bowl).

>An independent clause can express a complete thought. A dependent clause is usually a supporting part of a sentence.

>Clauses come in four types:

• Main Clause [Independent/Principal Clause].
• Subordinate Clause [Dependent].
• Adjective [Relative].
• Noun Clause.

Every clause has at least a subject and a verb. Other characteristics will help you distinguish one type of clause from another.

 

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