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SS1 · Structure · ENG/STR — SS1.26
Clauses – Types and Function (Main and Subordinate)
This topic covers the different types of clauses, specifically main and subordinate clauses, and their functions.
What students will learn
- Define a clause correctly.
- Differentiate between a main clause and a subordinate clause.
- Identify main and subordinate clauses within a given complex sentence.
- Explain the functional roles of subordinate clauses as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
- Construct complex sentences using both clause types.
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