Types of clause with examples
Answers
Explanation:
Recognize a clause when you see one. Clauses come in four types: main [or independent], subordinate [or dependent], relative [or adjective], and noun. Every clause has at least a subject and a verb. Other characteristics will help you distinguish one type of clause from another.
Answer:
1) Principal or Main Clause
For example,
"I like ice-cream" is a simple sentence made of a main clause.
2) Subordinate Clause
For example, "I will go to the market if you come with me" is a complex sentence. It has a main clause 'I will go to the market' and a subordinate clause 'if you come with me'. The main clause 'I will go to the market' makes complete sense on its own. But, the subordinate clause 'if you come with me' does not make complete sense on its own and depends on the main clause for its complete meaning.
Based on the function they perform in the sentence, clauses can be categorized as:
• Noun Clause- is a group of words which contains a Subject and Predicate of its own, and does the work of a noun. For example, "I like what I see" as a way of saying "I like cakes". The highlighted portion is a clause that is functioning as noun.
• Adjective Clause-usually comes after the noun it qualifies and is made up of several words which, like all clauses, will include a subject and a verb.It answers the adjective questions 'What kind? How many? or Which one?" For example, "The umbrella which has a broken handle is mine."The highlighted portion is a clause that is functioning as an adjective.
• Adverb Clause-is a group of words which contains a Subject and Predicate of its own, and does the work of an adverb. It answers the adverb questions How? When? Where? Or Why? For example, "You may sit wherever you like." The highlighted portion is a clause that is functioning as an adverb