Clauses

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can express a complete thought or be part of a larger sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is an adverb clause?

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An adverb clause is a type of dependent clause that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It often begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is an adjective clause?

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An adjective clause, also known as a relative clause, is a type of dependent clause that describes a noun in a sentence. It usually begins with a relative pronoun.

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a word that introduces an adjective clause. Examples include who, whom, whose, which, and that.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include because, although, and since.

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Can a dependent clause stand alone?

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No, a dependent clause cannot stand alone; it is an incomplete thought.

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Can an independent clause be part of a larger sentence?

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Yes, an independent clause can be part of a larger sentence, often combined with dependent clauses.

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What is the function of an adverb clause in a sentence?

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An adverb clause modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb, providing information about how, when, where, or why something happens.