Principal ClauseEnglish Grammar Index Principal Clause : A Clause is a the group of words but it is only a part of a sentence. It has a subject and a predicate, but still it does not make complete sense without the principal part of the sentence, called principal clause. Examples :
Will you please tell me where you found this book? In the above sentences, the group of words given in bold and underlined are Clauses. Types of Clauses : Strictly speaking, there are three kinds of Clauses.
This Clause is the main part of sentence. As it contains the subject as well as the finite verb and the object, it can make complete sense itself. It does not have to depend upon any other Clause. Examples : Coordinate Clause : This Clause forms part of a sentence, but in rank, it is equal to the Principal Clause. However, alone it cannot form a sentence. It is connected to a principal clause by a Coordinating conjunction, through like the Principal Clause, in itself it forms a complete sense. Examples : In the above sentences, the group of words given in bold are Coordinate clauses. Here the conjunction AND, BUT, OR are called Coordinating conjunctions. Subordinate Clause : A Subordinate Clause depends on a Main Clause for its complete meaning. Examples : Unless you work hard, you will fail.
In the above sentences, the group of words given in bold are Subordinate clauses. English Grammar Index From Principal Clause to HOME PAGE | ||
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