Clause is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb which is usually a part of a sentence.
Types
• Main Clause:
• Subordinate Clause:
Subordinate Clause is further divided into the following types.
1. Noun clause:
i. As a subject: Ex. What he said was true.
ii. As an object: Ex. He says that he won’t leave me alone.
iii. As an object of the preposition: Ex. There is no point in what you are doing.
iv. As a complement of the verb: Ex. His greatest fear is that he may get arrested there.
2. Adjective clause:
Ex. He’s the man whom I can trust completely.
Ex. They are looking for a hero who will save them from their miseries.
Ex. He wants to play a role that will change his image.
Ex. He is trying to get a job which will tap his true potential.
3. Adverb clause:
i. Time: Ex. He will complete the work when the equipment is available.
ii. Place: Ex. They should invest their money in a scheme where it will grow faster.
iii. Purpose: Ex. I will give you guidelines so that you can complete the work on your own.
iv. Reason / Cause: Ex. They worked hard because they wanted to achieve success.
v. Condition: Ex. If it rains, we will have to cancel our plan.
vi. Result: Ex. He is such a good man that all respect him.
vii. Comparison: Ex. He is taller than his brother.
viii. Concession: Ex. Though he was angry, he kept quiet.
ix. Manner: Ex. She behaves as if she’s a queen.
