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A clause is the simplest chunk of a sentence expressing a full thought, usually with a [[subject]] and [[predicate]]. Clauses can be [[independent clause|independent]] or [[dependent clause|dependent]], and can be combined to form [[complex sentence]]s.
 
A clause is the simplest chunk of a sentence expressing a full thought, usually with a [[subject]] and [[predicate]]. Clauses can be [[independent clause|independent]] or [[dependent clause|dependent]], and can be combined to form [[complex sentence]]s.

Latest revision as of 06:22, 15 June 2017

Also known as: 分句 (fēnjù) and 子句 (zǐjù).

A clause is the simplest chunk of a sentence expressing a full thought, usually with a subject and predicate. Clauses can be independent or dependent, and can be combined to form complex sentences.

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Grammar Patterns for Adjectives

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