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Clause |
A grammatical unit that is centered around a verb phrase, usually with an accompanying subject. |
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Main clause |
A clause that can function alone as an independent, complete sentence that makes sense on its own. |
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Dependent clause |
A clause that cannot function alone as a complete sentence, but which is dependent on other elements. |
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Sentence |
A unit with a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop, exclamation or question mark at the end. |
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Simple sentence |
Has only one main clause consisting of a verbal and generally a subject, and may also contain other optional elements such as a direct object or adverbials. |
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Compound sentence |
Consists of at least two main clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction, each of which contains a verbal, and which may or may not have the same subject. |
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Complex sentence |
Has one main clause and a dependent clause, which may be closely integrated into the main clause or a phrase. |
