Page 2 - Notes and Mind Map

Notes:

A clause is comprised of a group of words which includes a subject and a finite verb. A
clause contains only one subject and one verb. The subject of a clause can be mentioned or
hidden, but the verb must be apparent and distinguishable.

A clause “a group of words containing a subject and predicate and functioning as a

member of a complex or compound sentence.” –

Example:
o I graduated last year. (One clause sentence)
o When I came here, I saw him. (Two clause sentence)
o When I came here, I saw him, and he greeted me. (Three clause sentence)

Types of Clause

Clauses are mainly of two types:

 Independent Clause
 Dependent Clause