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Vocabulary Entry
clausal
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or consisting of a clause or clauses.
Example Sentences
"The clausal structure of the sentence was complex."
"In English, a clausal phrase often contains a subject and a verb."
"Understanding clausal relationships helps improve writing clarity."
N
noun
A group of words containing a subject and a verb that forms part of a sentence.
Example Sentences
"The main clause can stand alone as a complete sentence."
"Dependent clauses need an independent clause to make sense."
"She added a relative clause for more detail in her explanation."