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 In English grammar, a clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate (a verb). There are two main types of clauses: # Independent Clauses - Have a subject and a predicate - Express a complete thought - Can stand alone as a sentence Example: "I went to the store." # Dependent Clauses - Have a subject and a predicate, but do not express a complete thought - Cannot stand alone as a sentence - Must be combined with an independent clause to form a complete sentence Example: "Because I forgot my wallet." There are several types of dependent clauses, including: *Adverbial Clauses* - Provide additional information about time, place, manner, or condition - Typically begin with subordinating conjunctions like "because," "although," or "if" Example: "I went to the store because I needed milk." *Adjective Clauses* - Modify or describe a noun or pronoun - Typically begin with relative pronouns like "which," ...