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What is the primary characteristic of a clause?
What is the primary characteristic of a clause?
- It contains only a subject.
- It consists of a subject and a predicate. (correct)
- It can stand alone as a complete sentence.
- It expresses a complete thought.
Which statement best describes a principal clause?
Which statement best describes a principal clause?
- It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
- It expresses a complete and clear idea. (correct)
- It depends on another clause for meaning.
- It always includes a subordinate clause.
Identify the example of a subordinate clause from the options below.
Identify the example of a subordinate clause from the options below.
- Because she was tired. (correct)
- She went to bed.
- He helped me.
- I will watch TV.
Which of the following sentences contains a principal clause?
Which of the following sentences contains a principal clause?
What distinguishes a subordinate clause from a principal clause?
What distinguishes a subordinate clause from a principal clause?
Flashcards
Clause
Clause
A simple sentence that forms part of a larger sentence, containing a subject and predicate, but doesn't express complete meaning on its own.
Principal Clause
Principal Clause
A clause that expresses a complete and clear idea. It can stand alone as a complete sentence and remains meaningful even without other clauses.
Subordinate Clause
Subordinate Clause
A clause that depends on another clause for its meaning. It does not express a complete thought alone.
Predicate
Predicate
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Subject
Subject
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Study Notes
Clauses
- A clause is part of a larger sentence, consisting of a subject and a predicate.
- A simple sentence can be a clause.
- A clause may not convey complete meaning on its own.
- Examples of clauses include: "This is the house where we live," and "He received a parcel which was very big."
Independent (Principal) Clause
- An independent clause expresses complete thought.
- It can stand alone as a complete sentence.
- It is also called a main clause.
- Examples include: "Because she was tired, she went to bed," "When I finish my homework, I will watch TV," and "Although he was busy, he helped me."
Dependent (Subordinate) Clause
- A dependent clause relies on another clause for meaning.
- It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
- It is also called a subordinate clause.
- Examples include: "If I have time, I'll attend the meeting," "Before I leave, I'll call you," and "When they arrive, we will have dinner."
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