Clause

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Clause

  • part of a larger sentence
  • contains subject + verb
  • types of clauses:
    • Independent clause
      • part of a larger sentence
      • contains subject + verb
      • makes a complete thought
      • could be a sentence if by itself
    • Dependent clause
      • part of a larger sentence
      • contains subject + verb
      • does not make a complete thought
      • could not be a sentence if by itself
      • dependent clauses include
        • adjective (or relative) clause
        • adverbial clause
        • noun clause
        • relative clause (or adjective clause)
        • subordinate clause