Clauses
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Sentence Correction - Parts of Speech
Summary
Understanding the structure and types of clauses is crucial for mastering sentence construction, a key component of the GMAT verbal section.
- Every clause must contain a subject and a full verb, distinguishing it from mere verb forms like participles or infinitives.
- There are two main types of clauses: independent clauses, which can stand alone as complete sentences, and dependent clauses, which act as modifiers and cannot stand alone.
- A sentence must have at least one independent clause to be considered complete, and this clause contains the main subject and verb of the sentence.
- Complex sentences, common in the GMAT, may contain multiple clauses but must include at least one independent clause.
Chapters
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The Essence of Clauses
00:42
Independent vs. Dependent Clauses
02:05
The Role of Independent Clauses in Sentences