clause

Definition

  • noun: a part of a sentence that has its own subject and verb
  • noun: a group of words containing a subject and predicate and functioning as a member of a complex or compound sentence

Examples

  • The sentence “When it rained they went inside” consists of two 'clauses': “when it rained” and “they went inside.”

  • In the sentence “I went home because I felt ill,” “because I felt ill” is a 'subordinate clause'.

  • Because of a 'grandfather clause', the strict emission standards only apply to new cars.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Let's go over the bonus situation. I'm sorry. Can I say something? Let's talk about the bonus more. There is a clause in the contract which specifically states... any systematized transmission indicating a possible intelligent origin... - must be investigated. - I don't wanna hear it. (..)
    1979 Alien