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CHƯƠNG 8: CLAUSE
Chapter 8: CLAUSE
1. Noun clause
1.1. Words used to introduce noun clauses
1.2. Functions of noun clauses:
2. Adjective clause
2.1. Words used to introduce adjective clauses
2.2. Functions of adjective clauses:
3. Adverb clause
3.1. Words used to introduce adverb clauses
3.2. Functions of adverb clauses:
CLAUSE: DEFINITION
• A clause is a group of words containing a subject
and a finite verb.
• Independent clause: An independent clause is a
complete sentence. It contains a main subject and
verb of a sentence. (It is also called a main clause.)
• Dependent clause: A dependent clause is not a
complete sentence. It must be connected to an
independent clause.
1. NOUN CLAUSE
• A noun clause is used in the same way as a noun.
1.2.2. Subject
What you are doing is very complex.
What you want seems good
(linking verb)
1.2.3. Object of preposition
They laughed at what we said.
They were thankful for what you did.
1.2.4. Complement
-Subject complement
The fact is that he doesn’t try.
-Object complement
She made me what I am.
1.2.5. Complement of a noun
The fact that the prisoner was guilty was plain to
everyone
# The news that he told you was not true.
1.2.6. Complement of adjective
She is very glad that you are able to come.
I am afraid that we lost.
2.ADJECTIVE CLAUSE
• An adjective clause is a dependent clause that
modifies a noun. It describes, identifies, or gives
further information about a noun.