English Grammar: Clauses

Clauses

• Independent Clause: A main clause that makes sense on its own.
• Dependent Clause: A subordinate clause that doesn't make sense on its own.

Types of Clauses

Noun Clauses

• Introduced by what, who, whose, whom, which, or where.
• Act as a single noun in a sentence.

Adjective Clauses (Relative Clauses)

• Introduced by who, whom, whose, or that.
• Provide additional information about a person (noun/pronoun) who/which/that.

Adverb Clauses

• Introduced by why, when, where, how, or if.
• Provide additional information about an adjective, verb, or another adverb.

Examples of Clauses

• Conditional Clause: Used to express a condition or uncertainty. Example: "Can you guess what I have in my packet?"
• Conjunction Clause: Used to introduce a dependent clause. Example: "Whatever I went to do."
• Clauses with Relative Pronouns: Used to provide additional information about a noun or pronoun. Example: "Everyone can easily understand that you can know the answer."
• Clauses with Subordinate Conjunctions: Used to express a condition, reason, or time. Example: "I completed my work in time because I wanted to study when my father completed his study."
• Clauses with Adverbial Phrases: Used to provide additional information about an adjective, verb, or another adverb. Example: "He was playing football the way professional players do."
• Clauses with Prepositional Phrases: Used to provide additional information about a location or direction. Example: "I reached where no one could defeat even."

Test your understanding of clauses in English grammar, including independent and dependent clauses, noun clauses, adjective clauses, and adverb clauses.