# Clause and phrase:

• They are a part of sentence .

★ clause:
• It contains a subject and finite verb .
• It can convey a complete meaning .
• It can stand alone .
★ Phrase:
• It doesn't contain a subject and finite verb .
• It can't convey a complete meaning .
• It can't stand alone .
# Types of clauses:
• They are Independent and dependent clauses .
★ Independent clause:
• It expresses a complete meaning .
• It can stand alone as a sentence .
• It doesn't need another clause to complete it meaning .
• It can be found in every sentence .
• To join or link two independent clause, we use coordinating conjunction.
★ Dependent clause:
• It doesn't express a complete meaning .
• It can't stand alone as a sentence .
• It needs another clause to complete it meaning .
• It can't be found in every sentence .
• It starts with subordinating conjunction.
★ Note:
• Every sentence with a dependent clause should have an independent clause.
# Types of conjunctions:
• They are coordinating and subordinating conjunctions .
★ Coordinating conjunction:
• It links two Independent clause .
★ Subordinating conjunction:
• It links a dependent clause to an independent clause.