Types of Clauses | Two Main Types | Three Dependent Types | What is Clause?

Summary

In this video, the concept of clauses in grammar is explored, focusing on their structure and types. A clause is defined as a group of words with a subject-verb combination that expresses a complete thought. The video breaks down the two main types of clauses: independent (complete sentences) and dependent (incomplete thoughts requiring a main clause). Additionally, it explains the three types of dependent clauses: noun, adjective, and adverb clauses, detailing their functions and providing examples. The video concludes with a review of the key points covered.

Takeaways

• 😀 A clause is a group of related words that contains a subject and a verb combination and expresses a complete thought by itself.
• 😀 A simple sentence, like 'He plays cricket regularly', can be considered a clause because it meets the conditions of having a subject and verb combination and expressing a complete meaning.
• 😀 An independent clause is a complete sentence by itself and does not require any other clause for meaning. Example: 'You may sit here'.
• 😀 A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb, but it does not express a complete thought on its own. It depends on an independent clause to form a complete idea. Example: 'Wherever you like'.
• 😀 When an independent clause and a dependent clause are combined, they create a complete thought. Example: 'You may sit wherever you like'.
• 😀 Dependent clauses are further divided into three types: noun clauses, adjective clauses, and adverb clauses.
• 😀 A noun clause acts as a noun in a sentence. Example: 'I fear that I will fail.' The clause 'that I will fail' is acting as the object of the verb 'fear'.
• 😀 An adjective clause describes a noun in the sentence. Example: 'The umbrella which has a broken handle is mine.' The clause 'which has a broken handle' is describing the noun 'umbrella'.
• 😀 An adverb clause modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Example: 'They rested when the evening came.' The clause 'when the evening came' modifies the verb 'rested'.
• 😀 The video concludes by summarizing the three types of dependent clauses: noun clauses, adjective clauses, and adverb clauses, and how each serves a different grammatical purpose.

Q & A

What is a clause?

A clause is a group of related words that has a subject-verb combination and conveys a complete meaning by itself.

Can a simple sentence be considered a clause?

Yes, a simple sentence can be considered a clause if it satisfies the conditions of having a subject-verb combination and expressing a complete thought.

What are the two main types of clauses?

Clauses are divided into two main types: independent clauses and dependent clauses.

What is an independent clause?

An independent clause is a complete sentence by itself and does not require another clause to make sense. It conveys a complete thought.

Can you give an example of an independent clause?

Yes, an example of an independent clause is 'You may sit here,' which is a complete thought on its own.

What is a dependent clause?

A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It relies on an independent clause to complete its meaning.

Can you provide an example of a dependent clause?

An example of a dependent clause is 'wherever you like,' which is incomplete on its own but can form a complete thought when paired with an independent clause.

What are the three types of dependent clauses?

The three types of dependent clauses are noun clauses, adjective clauses, and adverb clauses.

What is a noun clause?

A noun clause is a group of words with a subject and verb that functions as a noun in the sentence. For example, 'That you have come pleases me.'

What does an adjective clause do?

An adjective clause acts as an adjective in the sentence and describes a noun. For example, 'The umbrella, which has a broken handle, is mine.'