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What are the 8 types of clauses?

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1 Independent clause

Contains a subject, verb, and can stand on its own as a complete sentence (Main clause or principal clause).

2 Dependent clause

Contains a subject and verb but doesn’t express a complete thought, not standing on its own.

3 Adjective clause

Functions as an adjective in a sentence, modifying a noun or pronoun as an adjective.

4 Noun clause

The subject of a verb, the object of a verb, the object of a preposition, or the complement of a verb.

5 Adverbial clause

Modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb as an adverb does. It provides further information about the reason for the action or state described by the verb, adjective or adverb.

6 Coordinate clause

Joined to another independent clause by a coordinating conjunction, it includes “and,” “or,” “but,” “yet,” and “so.”

7 Non-finite clause

Not a verb that indicates tense (present, past, or future). They do not indicate the time which an action or state is described.

8 Conditional clause

Expresses a condition or set of situations that must be met before something can happen. Introduced by the word “if,” they articulate the idea of possibility or probability.

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