Types of 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.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words with a subject and verb that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject and verb, and cannot stand alone.

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What is an adjective clause?

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An adjective clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun.

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What is an adverb clause?

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An adverb clause is a dependent clause that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb.

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What is a noun clause?

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A noun clause is a dependent clause that acts as a noun in a sentence.

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Example of an independent clause:

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I enjoy reading books.

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Example of a dependent clause:

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Although I was tired.

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Example of a phrase:

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Under the bed.