Clause

/klˈɔːz/

/ˈkɫɔz/

Clause

(grammar) a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and functions as a unit within a sentence

a separate part of a legal document that requires something different

synonyms : article

Examples

1. In English, a clause must contain at least a subject and a verb.

2. The teacher explained that a clause can be a full sentence or part of a sentence.

3. The rental agreement had an escape clause that allowed the tenant to terminate the lease early if they needed to move for work purposes.

4. Understanding how a clause functions can greatly improve your sentence structure.