Clauses in sentence

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  • Clauses: Group of word with subject and verb. It is not complete sentence but have a though
  • Independent clause :can stand alone because they express complete thought
  • Dependent clauses: it has subordinates. Can’t stand alone. Don't have a complete thought
  • Adjective clauses: it is an dependent clauses function as a adjective. Often introduced by special words called relative pronoun ( where, when, why )
  • Adverb clause: it is an dependant clause that function as an adverb. These are introduced by subordinating conjunction (after,before,if,until,since
  • Noun Clause: it is dependent clauses that function as a noun
  • Adjective Clauses: These are dependent clauses that function as adjectives to modify nouns or pronouns in the main clause. They usually begin with relative pronouns like "who," "whom," "whose," "which," or "that," and they provide additional information about the noun or pronoun.
    Example: The man who is wearing a red hat is my brother.
  • Adverb Clauses: These are dependent clauses that function as adverbs to modify verbs, adjectives, or adverbs in the main clause. They typically answer questions such as "how," "when," "where," "why," or "under what conditions." Example: She sings whenever she feels happy.
  • Noun Clauses: These are dependent clauses that function as nouns within the sentence. They can serve as subjects, objects, or complements. Example: What he said surprised everyone.
  • Relative Verb: There isn't a specific grammatical term called "relative verb." However, in the context of clauses, verbs within relative clauses often act in their usual capacity as the main verb of that clause.
  • Relative Pronoun: A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces an adjective clause and relates it to the noun or pronoun it modifies. Common relative pronouns include "who," "whom," "whose," "which," and "that
  • Subordinating Conjunction: This is used to join a subordinate (dependent) clause to a main (independent) clause. This often indicate the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause, such as time, cause and effect, contrast, etc.
  • Declarative Sentence: This type of sentence makes a statement or expresses an opinion and typically ends with a period.
  • Interrogative Sentence: This type of sentence asks a question and typically ends with a question mark.
  • Imperative Sentence: This type of sentence gives a command, makes a request, or offers advice and typically ends with a period or exclamation mark.
  • Exclamatory Sentence: This type of sentence expresses strong emotion or surprise and typically ends with an exclamation mark.