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

see: Clause (grammar) - A+ Club Lesson Planner & Study Guide (school4schools.wiki)