Chapter 18: Clauses in English Grammar – Definition, Importance, Formation, Types, Uses, Advantages, and Limitations
Abstract: In English grammar, a clause is a group of words containing a subject and a verb, and can be either a complete sentence (independent clause) or a part of a sentence (dependent clause). Here's a breakdown of clauses: 1. Independent Clause (Main Clause): Definition: A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: "The cat sat on the mat." "She is going to the store." "The dog barked loudly." "We ate dinner." 2. Dependent Clause (Subordinate Clause): Definition: A group of words that contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence; it relies on an independent clause for meaning. Types of Dependent Clauses: Adjective Clause: Modifies a noun or pronoun (often introduced by relative pronouns like who, which, that, whose). Example: "The book that I borrowed is very interesting." (The adjective clause "that I...