Clause Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
A clause is a group of words consisting of a subject (often just a single noun) and a predicate (sometimes just a single verb).Example:
- The dog ran through the yard.
- Subject: The dog
- Predicate: ran through the yard
- Subject: The dog
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There are two basic categories of clauses: independent clauses and dependent clauses.
The independent clause can stand by itself as a grammatically viable simple sentence. Multiple independent clauses can be joined (usually with a comma and a coordinating conjunction) to form a compound sentence.
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Dependent clauses cannot stand alone as sentences. They usually begin with subordinating conjunctions. A sentence with an independent clause and any number of dependent clauses is referred to as a complex sentence. One with two or more independent clauses and any number of dependent clauses is referred to as a compound-complex sentence.
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There are a few types of dependent clauses, each of which functions as a part of speech: noun clauses, adjective clauses, and adverb clauses.
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This is an Article on Clause. Page Contains Information, Facts Details or Explanation Guide About Clause Independent and Dependent Clauses
Independent Clauses
Dependent Clauses
The above sentence actually contains two dependent clauses. "When they told me" is one; the other is "(that) I won the contest." The "that" is understood to precede the "I won" and functions as a subordinating conjunction.
Types of Dependent Clauses
Clauses should not be confused with phrases, which do not express complete thoughts through combinations of subjects and predicates. Phrases generally do not contain verbs except as verbals (gerunds, participles, and infinitives).