what is clause (A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a finite verb)

A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a finite verb. Ex: I get slimmer and slimmer S V A clause constitutes only part of a sentence Ex: since I drink coffee In each complex sentence, we have at least two clauses: main clause and subordinate clause Ex: I get slimmer and slimmer since I drink coffee He arrived as the clock was striking

The clause I get slimmer and slimmer since I drink coffee. clauseclause Complex sentence WHAT I S CLAUS E? WHAT IS CLAUSE?  Ac laus e is a group of words that contains a subject and a finite verb. Ex: I get slimmer and slimmer S V  Ac laus e constitutes only part of a sentence Ex: since I drink coffee  In each complex sentence, we have at least two clauses: main clause and subordinate clause Ex: I get slimmer and slimmer since I drink coffee He arrived as the clock was striking Types of clause Main clause (independent clause) These can stand alone because they express complete thoughts. Subordinate clause (dependent clause) These can’t stand alone and need another clause to complete their meaning. Ex: I went to school although I was ill. s v He bumped into the wall when the lights went out. She wish that she knew the reason Subordinate clause There are 3 kinds of subordinate clause: noun, adjective, and adverb gfgghgnggggggggdis ghxhgxsjhajhabBDJ HSGDJHGDJHSDJH VXHDVHSVDHAVVS XHS Subordinate clause There are 3 kinds of subordinate clause: noun, adjective, and adverb - An adjective clause is often called a relative clause because it relates back to a noun whose meaning it modifies. - They are often introduced by special words called relative pronouns: who, whose, whom, that, which, where, when, why. Ex: The woman who looked happy danced The town where they met was called Smalltown. I remember the day when we met each other. Subordinate clause There are 3 kinds of subordinate clause: noun, adjective, and adverb An adverbial clause functions like an adverb in giving information about when, where, why, how or if an action occurred Ex: Put it where we can all see it They won the match because they were the best players Complete sentence Noun clause Main clause Simple sentence (complete meaning) Subordinate clause Adjective (related) clause Adverb clause Thank you for listening! . The clause I get slimmer and slimmer since I drink coffee. clauseclause Complex sentence WHAT I S CLAUS E? WHAT IS CLAUSE?  Ac laus e is a group of words that contains. least two clauses: main clause and subordinate clause Ex: I get slimmer and slimmer since I drink coffee He arrived as the clock was striking Types of clause Main clause (independent clause) . players Complete sentence Noun clause Main clause Simple sentence (complete meaning) Subordinate clause Adjective (related) clause Adverb clause Thank you for listening!