Isn't it marvelous that a finite system like the English language can be manipulated in an infinite number

Clauses

Isn't it marvelous that a finite system like the English

language can be manipulated in an infinite number

of ways? Grammar clauses help make this true, and

they're particularly helpful for students as they learn

more about writing and reading comprehension.

Teachers can also focus on clauses to call attention

to specific problems in their students' writing. Let' s

learn about the different types of clauses in grammar

and how they work.

Types of Clauses in Grammar

• We 'll begin with the two main types of clauses: independent and dependent clauses. Then,
• we'll dive into the various parts of speech that can also
• band together to form clauses.

Independent clause

Dependent clause

More specifically , dependent clauses take three forms: adverb clauses, adjective clauses, and noun clauses.