This is called a compound complex sentence. The main clauses are usually connected by a conjunction. The subordinate clause is connected to a main clause by an adverb.
A preposition is a part of speech used to show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. It typically indicates location, direction, time, or the relationship between nouns or pronouns.
wh clauses may function as subject or or object to the main or independent clause
complex
Compound — two main clauses joined by a conjunction. Simple — one main clause on its own. Complex — one main clause and one subordinate clause joined by a conjunction.
Noun clauses do not modify they are subordinate clauses which can fill the position of subject object complement etc in a clause.There are four main kinds of noun clauses in Englishthat clause - Everyone believes that the earth is round.Wh - clause - What she believes is no business of yours.infinitive clause - His plan is to catch the early flight.-ing clause - They are in danger of making a mistake
The kinds of clauses are: independent clause dependent clause adverbrial clause adjective clause noun clause appositive clause gerundial clause prepared by: Mr.Lance Borrommeo
Main clauses are ... well, main!The subordinate ones are:1. The Direct Object Clause2. The Indirect Object Cl3. The Subject Cl4. The Predicative Clause5. the Relative Clauses6. The Adverbial Clause of Time7. The Adverbial Clause of Place8. The Adverbial Clause of Manner (plus The Adverbial Clause of Comparison)9. The Adv Clause of Reason10. The Adv Cl of Condition (or The If Clause)11. The Adv Cl of Purpose12. The Adv Cl of Result13. The Adv Cl of Concession---------The types of clauses and their classification differ from grammar school to grammar school (and they change with ages), so they may have a different name in your country, NOW.
main verb in the independent clause. Adverbial clauses always start with a subordinating conjunction and must connect to an independent clause to make sense. For example: Even if I take the train, I still might be late to my appointment
Clause is a sentence which must have subject and a verb. Two main types of clauses are there: Main or principal or independent clause and subordinate or dependent clause. Depending the action of various clauses, different forms of clause can occur such as noun clause, prepositional clause, adjective clause, adverbial clause and so on. Example of clause: English is the most popular language, which is being taught all over the world as language of communication. (The sentence has got two clauses. 'English is the most popular language' is an independent clause as it can stand on its own, and 'which is being taught all over the world as language of communication' is subordinate or dependent clause as it cannot stand on its own.
I would call this a "conditional" clause. Usually conditional clauses are used in conditional sentences and are followed by a main clause. egIf the alligator is out I will stay in the car.
I would call this a "conditional" clause. Usually conditional clauses are used in conditional sentences and are followed by a main clause. egIf the alligator is out I will stay in the car.