What is a Clause? A clause is a group of related word that contains a subject as well as a verb. A clause is a meaningful combination of words, as it can, alone, express a complete thought. A clause can be a simple sentence. Hence, clause is also sometimes defined as group of words having […]
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What is a Phrase?
What is a Phrase? A phrase, in a sentence, is a group of related words that complement the structure of sentence. A phrase is always an important part of a sentence. A phrase cannot stand alone as it does not contain a subject and a verb. Hence, a phrase (as alone) does not give a […]
Difference between Phrase and Clause
Difference between Phrase and Clause Clause and phrase are two important terms in English grammar. Clause and phrase are parts of a sentence. A clause is a group of words that consists of a subject and a verb. Examples: He laughed. The guests arrived. A phrase is a group of words that does not consist of a subject and […]
Types of Sentences (Basis of Structure)
Types of Sentences (Basis of Structure) A sentence can consist of one clause (independent clause) or more than one clause (independent and dependent clauses). The independent clause is also known as a main clause. The dependent clause is also known as a subordinate clause. Different sentences have different structures. There are four types of sentences […]
Types of Sentences Basis of Function
Types of Sentences Basis of Function A combination of words which gives a complete meaning is called a sentence. There are various types of sentence depending upon its structure and function. On the basis of its function, a sentence has the following four kinds. Declarative Sentence Interrogative Sentence Imperative Sentence Exclamatory Sentence 1⇒ Declarative Sentence […]