DEFINE CLAUSE.
A clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a predicate (verb) and can function as a sentence or as part of a sentence. It can be either an independent clause, which can stand alone as a complete sentence, or a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a sentence and functions as a subordinate clause in a sentence. Dependent clauses usually begin with a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun and provide additional information or context to the independent clause.
Types of Clause with Examples:
A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate (verb) and functions as a grammatical unit within a sentence. Here are some examples of clauses:
- Independent Clause:
She went to the store.
- Dependent Clause:
When she went to the store, she bought some milk.
- Relative Clause:
The book that I read last night was very interesting.
- Adverbial Clause:
After she finished her homework, she went to bed.
- Noun Clause:
I don't know why he left early.
- Infinitive Clause:
To get good grades is important.
- Gerund Clause:
Walking in the park is my favorite activity.
- Participle Clause:
The boy, crying loudly, ran down the street.
Note that clauses can also be combined to form more complex sentences, such as compound or complex sentences.