Clauses
and its types
Dear students
Understanding clauses is essential for analyzing complex
sentences and writing effectively. This lesson explains the types of clauses,
enhancing your sentence structure skills. Clauses, integral parts of sentences,
possess their own subjects and predicates. Unlike phrases, they cannot stand
alone as sentences. Let's explore the three types of clauses:
A) Definition:
Clauses are groups of words within sentences that convey
meaning with their own subject and predicate. They are always part of a
sentence, unlike phrases.
B) Types of Clauses:
- Independent Clauses:
Independent clauses, also known as main clauses, are complete sentences
that can stand alone and convey a clear meaning independently. They
consist of a subject and a predicate and express a complete thought. For
example: "She walked to the store."
- Dependent Clauses:
Dependent clauses, also called subordinate clauses, cannot stand alone as
complete sentences because they do not express a complete thought.
Instead, they rely on independent clauses to provide context and meaning.
These clauses often begin with subordinating conjunctions such as
"although," "because," "when," or
"while." For example: "Although she was tired, she
continued working."
C) Types of Dependent Clauses:
1) Noun
Clauses: Perform
the function of a noun and are identified by attaching "what" with
the verb.
2) Adjective
Clauses: Function
as adjectives and are identified by attaching "which" with the noun.
3) Adverb
Clauses: Serve as
adverbs and are identified by attaching "why," "how,"
"when," or "where" with the verb.
D) Examples:
Noun Clauses:
1)
"Whoever wins the competition will receive a
trophy." (Noun clause: "Whoever wins the competition")
2)
"Where she went after the party is unknown to
me." (Noun clause: "Where she went after the party")
3)
"Whatever you decide will be fine with us."
(Noun clause: "Whatever you decide")
4)
"Why he left the company remains a mystery."
(Noun clause: "Why he left the company")
5)
"How they managed to escape remains a puzzle."
(Noun clause: "How they managed to escape")
Adjective Clauses:
1)
"The house which has green paint is mine."
2)
"The car that was parked in front of the house
belongs to my neighbor." (Adjective clause: "that was parked in front
of the house")
3)
"The book which is on the shelf is the one I
borrowed from the library." (Adjective clause: "which is on the
shelf")
4)
"The person who helped me with my homework is my
best friend." (Adjective clause: "who helped me with my
homework")
5)
"The cake that was baked by my mom is
delicious." (Adjective clause: "that was baked by my mom")
Adverb Clauses:
1)
"He learnt swimming when summer came."
2)
"She sings better when she's feeling happy."
(Adverb clause: "when she's feeling happy")
3)
"We'll go for a walk if the weather improves."
(Adverb clause: "if the weather improves")
4)
"He drives carefully because he wants to avoid
accidents." (Adverb clause: "because he wants to avoid
accidents")
5)
"I'll call you as soon as I finish my
homework." (Adverb clause: "as soon as I finish my homework")
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