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Types of Clauses: <\/strong>Clauses are a group of words that can be grouped as adverbs, verbs, nouns, adjectives etc. They are important for students at the time of answering English comprehension questions for any competitive exam. Thus, students must understand the basics behind clauses to be able to form a proper sentence. If you are also confused as to what are clauses<\/strong><\/a>, worry not as you have come to the right place. Keep reading this blog to know all about the types of clauses and how they can be used in the formation of sentences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Learn all about Clauses<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Clauses in English Grammar<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two types of clauses which are used in English grammar<\/strong><\/a>. These clauses include independent clauses and dependent clauses. Take a look at both these types of clauses to get a full understanding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independent clauses<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dependent Clauses<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A dependent clause, also known as a subordinate clause<\/strong><\/a>, is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It relies on an independent clause to form a complete thought. They begin with subordinating conjunctions such as “although,” “because,” “since,” “when,” “while,”<\/em> etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: Main Clause vs Subordinate Clause: Know Differences with Suitable Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difference Between Independent and Dependent Clauses<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at the difference between independent and dependent clauses<\/strong><\/a> to get a better understanding of both. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independent Clause<\/strong><\/td>Dependent Clause<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
It is a group of words that contain a subject and a predicate and expresses a common idea. <\/td>Dependent clauses are also a group of words that contain a subject as well as a predicate but do not express an idea. <\/td><\/tr>
Independent clauses can be combined together with coordinating conjunctions.<\/td>Dependent clauses contain subordinating conjunctions. <\/td><\/tr>
Independent clause conveys a complete thought. <\/td>The dependent clause does not convey a thought.<\/td><\/tr>
Independent clauses can be found in almost every sentence.<\/td>Dependent clauses cannot be found in every sentence. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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