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Which type of clause provides content implied or commented upon by its main clause?
Which type of clause provides content implied or commented upon by its main clause?
Which word can introduce a content clause?
Which word can introduce a content clause?
In which instances can the subordinator 'that' be omitted in English?
In which instances can the subordinator 'that' be omitted in English?
Which type of clause serves as the subject of the main clause?
Which type of clause serves as the subject of the main clause?
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What is another term for a dependent clause?
What is another term for a dependent clause?
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Study Notes
Clause Types and Functions
- A content clause is a type of clause that provides content implied or commented upon by its main clause.
- A content clause can be introduced by words like that, if, and whether.
- The subordinator 'that' can be omitted in English in certain instances, such as in informal writing or speech.
- A nominal clause serves as the subject of the main clause.
- A dependent clause is also referred to as a subordinate clause.
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Test your knowledge of dependent clauses with this quiz. Learn about the different types of dependent clauses and how they function within complex sentences.
