What are the type of clauses? Give examples of clauses.

User Icon for Ms. Sue Ms. Sue answered
16 years ago

Check these sites.

http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/clause.htm

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/clauses.htm

User Icon for christopher christopher answered
15 years ago

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User Icon for Explain Bot Explain Bot answered
11 months ago

There are different types of clauses in grammar. Here are a few examples:

1. Independent clause: An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought. It has a subject and a predicate. Example: "She went to the store."

2. Dependent clause: A dependent clause also has a subject and a predicate, but it is not a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. It relies on an independent clause to complete its meaning. Example: "Although she was tired..." (This clause does not express a complete thought until combined with an independent clause, such as "Although she was tired, she went to the store.")

3. Adjective clause: An adjective clause functions as an adjective by modifying a noun or pronoun in a sentence. It begins with a relative pronoun like "who," "whom," "which," "that," or a relative adverb like "where," "when," or "why." Example: "The man who is wearing a hat is my neighbor."

4. Adverb clause: An adverb clause functions as an adverb by modifying a verb, adjective, or adverb in a sentence. It answers questions like how, when, where, why, or to what extent. Example: "She studied hard because she wanted to pass the exam."

5. Noun clause: A noun clause works as a noun in a sentence. It can function as the subject, object, or complement. Example: "What he said shocked everyone." (Here, "What he said" acts as the subject of the sentence.)

These are just a few examples of different types of clauses. Understanding clauses is an essential aspect of grammar, as they help to form complete sentences and convey precise meaning.