Clauses

Definition

Clauses are groups of words containing a subject and a verb. They can be independent (expressing complete thoughts) or dependent (incomplete thoughts that rely on other parts of a sentence). In arguments, clauses contribute to the structure and flow of ideas.

Related terms

Syntax:

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.

Parallelism:

The repetition of grammatical structures for emphasis or clarity.

Subordinate Clause: A type of dependent clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.