What is clause and his types with examples
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Answer:
A clause is comprised of a group of words which includes a subject and a finite verb. A clause contains only one subject and one verb. The subject of a clause can be mentioned or hidden, but the verb must be apparent and distinguishable.
Example:
1. I graduated last year. (One clause sentence)
2. When I came here, I saw him. (Two clause sentence)
3. When I came here, I saw him, and he greeted me. (Three clause sentence)
Clause
A clause is a group of words that contains a verb (and usually other components too).
Types of Clauses are:
Clauses are mainly of two types:
- Independent Clause
- Dependent Clause
1. Independent Clause
An independent clause functions on its own to make a meaningful sentence and looks much like a regular sentence.
Example:
- He is a wise man.
- I want to buy a phone, but I don’t have enough money. (Two independent clauses)
2. Dependent Clause
A dependent clause cannot function on its own because it leaves an idea or thought unfinished. It is also called subordinate clause.
Example:
- When I was dating Daina, I had an accident.
- I know the man who stole the watch.