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Clauses
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A clause is a group of words that include both a subject and
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a predicate. Clauses can function as nouns, adjectives, or
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adverbs. A group of words that work together in a sentence
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but do not include both a subject and a predicate is a
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"nonclause," or
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Phrase
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. Phrases may contain a subject or a
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verb but not both.
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Clause:
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as the store closed
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Phrase:
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at the store
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Clause:
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we went home
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Phrase:
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going home
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Clauses are classified into two main categories:
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Independent Clauses, or main clauses, usually make
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complete sense standing alone.
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Dependent Clauses, or subordinate clauses, usually do not
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make complete sense standing alone.
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More information
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Independent Clause
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Dependent Clause
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Dependent vs. Independent Clauses
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Essential vs. Nonessential
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Clauses and Punctuation
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