Types of Relative Clauses and Dependent Clauses Explained
Learn about the two types of relative clauses - restrictive and non-restrictive, as well as the three main types of dependent clauses - relative, noun, and adverbial. Understand the difference between a clause and a sentence, and grasp the essential concepts of grammar related to clauses. Dive into the world of English grammar with Asst. Prof. Muayad Habib's detailed explanations.
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TYPES OF RELATIVE CLAUSES (14 / P.174 ) By: Asst. Prof. Muayad Habib / Dept. of English / Grammar / Third Stage / College of Basic Education / Al-Nustansyriah University / June, 2019-2020
How many types of relative clauses .. ? There are two types of relative clause: restrictive (or defining) relative clauses and non-restrictive (or non-defining) relative clauses. The difference between them is as follows: A restrictive relative clause provides essential information about the noun to which it refers.
Types of dependent clauses . There are three main types of dependent clauses: relative, noun, and adverbial. A relative clause is an adjective clause that describes the noun. It is important to remember that a relative clause is not a complete thought!
What is a clause ? A clause is a group of related words containing a subject that tells readers what the sentence is about, and a verb that tells readers what the subject is doing. A clause comes in four types; independent, dependent, relative or noun clause.
What is the difference between a clause and a sentence ? A clause has a subject and a verb. A sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. That's the simple difference. ... An Independent clause has a subject and verb and may stand on its own as a complete thought, but it doesn't have to.
