Clauses and Their Types in English Grammar
I saw a person who was mad.
Kinds of Clause
Main Clause
Sub-
ordinate Clause
Independent Clause
Dependent
Clause
(Simple Sentence)
(Complex
Sentence)
Compound Sentence
I saw a person
Who was mad
Kinds of Sub-ordinating clause
Noun Clause
Adjective Clause
Adverb
Clause
Noun Clause :
Conjunctions - that, what, which, why
Clause
:
Conjunctions - that, what, which, why
Functions of clause :
1) The subject of a verb :
E.g.
1)
When my father will return
is
uncertain.
2)
How he got the job
is secret.
2) The object of a verb :
E.g.
1) I don`t remember
what he said them.
2) The teacher said
that hardwork is the
key to success.
3) The complement of a verb :
E.g.
1) My belief is
that Sachin will pass.
2) The question is
where we can find the
money for it
.
4) The object of a preposition :
E.g.
1) He had to manage with
whatever he
got.
2) They quarrelled over
when the
wedding should
take place.
5) In apposition to a noun or Pronoun :
E.g.
1) The rumour
that he commited murder
is true.
2) I accept the principle
that all men are
equal.
2) The Adjective Clause :
Conjunction :
who, whom, whose, which, that,
as, etc
E.g.
1) This is the house
that Mahesh built.
2) This is the story
that my uncle told me
yesterday.
3) The girl,
who is a teacher,
is my friend.
3) Adverb Clause :
There are nine kinds of adverb.
1) Adverb Clause of time.
Conjunction :
when, after, before, as, whenever,
as soon as, no sooner -- than, since, while, than,
so-as, etc.
E.g.
1) No sooner did the teacher enter in the
class than the students stood up.
2) I went there
when he called me.
2) Adverb clause of place :
Conjunction :
where, wherever.
E.g.
1)
Where there is a will,
there is a way.
2) It is my duty to take them
wherever
they want to go.
3) Adverb clause of manner :
Conjunction :
as, as if, as though.
E.g.
1) It looks
as though it might rain.
2) She speaks
as if she were Madhuri.
4) Adverb clause of Degree / Comparison :
Conjunction :
as - as / than
E.g.
1) Black soil is
more fertile than red soil.
2) She is as pretty as a doll.
5) Adverb clause of reason :
E.g.
1) I came late
because I did not get train
on time.
2)
Since he is my father
, I respect him.
6) Adverb clause of purpose :
Conjunction :
so that, lest, in order to
E.g.
1) We eat
so that we may live.
2) She left early
lest she should miss the
train.
7) Adverb clause of Result / Consequence :
Conjunction :
So - that, Such - that.
E.g.
He spoke in such a low voice
that few
could hear him.
8) Adverb clause of condition :
Conjunction :
unless, whether, in case, provided
that, if.
E.g.
1) I shall agree to you
provided that my
expenses are paid.
2)
Unless it rains,
the crops will fail.
3)
If you study hard,
you will get good marks.
9) Adverb clause of Contrast :
Conjunction :
though, although, even if, even
though, however, whatever, whereas.
E.g.
1)
Although he is very rich,
he is unhappy.
2)
Even if it rains,
the program will be
conducted on time.
3)
However hard she worked,
she never
succeeded.
4)
whatever my relatives say,
I will marry
with her.
This comprehensive guide explores different types of clauses in English grammar, including main clauses, subordinate clauses, independent clauses, adverb clauses, noun clauses, and adjective clauses. It delves into the functions of clauses as subjects, objects, complements of verbs, objects of prepositions, and in apposition to nouns or pronouns. The resource also covers conjunctions used in various types of clauses, providing examples for better understanding.
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Clauses () Clauses RSM LATUR B.A. (Special Batch MPSC)
Clauses () I saw a person who was mad. Kinds of Clause Main Clause ordinate Clause Independent Clause Clause Sub- Dependent (Simple Sentence) Sentence) (Complex B.A. (Special Batch MPSC) Compound Sentence RSM LATUR
Clauses () Kinds of Sub-ordinating clause Noun Clause Adjective Clause Clause Adverb RSM LATUR B.A. (Special Batch MPSC)
Clauses () Noun Clause : Conjunctions - that, what, which, why Clause : Conjunctions - that, what, which, why Functions of clause : 1) The subject of a verb : E.g. 1) When my father will return is uncertain. 2) How he got the job is secret. 2) The object of a verb : B.A. (Special Batch MPSC) E.g. 1) I don`t remember what he said them. 2) The teacher said that hardwork is the RSM LATUR
Clauses () 3) The complement of a verb : E.g. 1) My belief is that Sachin will pass. 2) The question is where we can find the money for it. 4) The object of a preposition : E.g. 1) He had to manage with whatever he got. 2) They quarrelled over when the wedding should take place. RSM LATUR B.A. (Special Batch MPSC)
Clauses () 5) In apposition to a noun or Pronoun : E.g. 1) The rumour that he commited murder is true. 2) I accept the principle that all men are equal. RSM LATUR B.A. (Special Batch MPSC)
Clauses () 2) The Adjective Clause : Conjunction : who, whom, whose, which, that, as, etc E.g. 1) This is the house that Mahesh built. 2) This is the story that my uncle told me yesterday. 3) The girl, who is a teacher, is my friend. 3) Adverb Clause : There are nine kinds of adverb. 1) Adverb Clause of time. Conjunction : when, after, before, as, whenever, as soon as, no sooner -- than, since, while, than, B.A. (Special Batch MPSC) so-as, etc. RSM LATUR
Clauses () 2) I went there when he called me. 2) Adverb clause of place : Conjunction : where, wherever. E.g. 1) Where there is a will, there is a way. 2) It is my duty to take them wherever they want to go. 3) Adverb clause of manner : Conjunction : as, as if, as though. E.g. 1) It looks as though it might rain. 2) She speaks as if she were Madhuri. RSM LATUR B.A. (Special Batch MPSC)
Clauses () 4) Adverb clause of Degree / Comparison : Conjunction : as - as / than E.g. 1) Black soil is more fertile than red soil. 2) She is as pretty as a doll. 5) Adverb clause of reason : E.g. 1) I came late because I did not get train on time. 2) Since he is my father, I respect him. RSM LATUR B.A. (Special Batch MPSC)
Clauses () 6) Adverb clause of purpose : Conjunction : so that, lest, in order to E.g. 1) We eat so that we may live. 2) She left early lest she should miss the train. 7) Adverb clause of Result / Consequence : Conjunction : So - that, Such - that. E.g. He spoke in such a low voice that few could hear him. RSM LATUR B.A. (Special Batch MPSC)
Clauses () 8) Adverb clause of condition : Conjunction : unless, whether, in case, provided that, if. E.g. 1) I shall agree to you provided that my expenses are paid. 2) Unless it rains, the crops will fail. 3) If you study hard, you will get good marks. 9) Adverb clause of Contrast : Conjunction : though, although, even if, even though, however, whatever, whereas. E.g. 1) Although he is very rich, he is unhappy. 2) Even if it rains, the program will be conducted on time. 3) However hard she worked, she never succeeded. B.A. (Special Batch MPSC) RSM LATUR
