Clause in English Grammar

CLAUSES

Definition :

A clause is a part of a sentence that include of main clause and subordinate clause.

Kinds of Clauses :

In English there are two main types that are ,

1.     Main Clauses (independent)

2.     Subordinate Clauses (dependent)

A.    Main Clauses

is a complete sentence, it contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought in both context and meaning.

e.g :  

ü  we study English

ü  English is an international language

ü She has finished working

B.     Subordinate Clause

Is part of a sentence, it contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought. They can make sense on their own, but, they are dependent on the rest of the sentence for context and meaning. They are usually joined to an independent clause to form a complex sentence.

e.g :

ü  I will go if you go

ü  she won’t come unless you invite her

ü  I enjoy my job although I work long hours.

 Based on Function, Clauses Divided into There Types:

1.     Noun Clause

2.     Adjective Clause

3.     Adverbial Clause