Clause

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