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Grammar and Style
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Grammar and Style

by Mark Peters
February 2014
Beginner content levelBeginner
352 pages
6h 29m
English
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CHAPTER10

Adding Clauses

In This Chapter

  • What makes a clause a clause?
  • Two types: the difference between independent and dependent clauses
  • The three types of dependent clauses: noun, adjective, and adverb
  • How to arrange and rearrange clauses for clarity and emphasis

There are a lot of ways to say similar things in grammar. A complete sentence is also a complete thought. You can also call it an independent clause, which is one of the main types of clauses you’ll learn about in this chapter.

The clause is one of the most important parts of grammar. Clauses are a lot like sentences, and some clauses (the independent kind) can be sentences. Learning ...

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ISBN: 9781615644407