A clause is a group of related word that contains a subject as well as a verb. A clause is a meaningful combination of words, as it can, alone, express a complete thought. A clause can be a simple sentence. Hence, clause is also sometimes defined as group of words having a subject and predicate.
3. CLAUSE
A clause is a group of words that contain a
subject and a predicate, and forms part of a
sentence.
Eg: If I were rich, my life would
change completely.
A sentence may have one or more than once
clause
All the clause expresses conditions one event
followed the other.
It can change its word order.
4. PROBABLE CONDITION
Frank will play the DJ if the
others bring along their CDs.
If Caroline and Sue prepare the
salad, Phil will decorate the house.
5. IMPROBABLE CONDITION
If I owned a lonely island, I would
build a huge house by the beach.
If I played the lottery, I would have a
chance to hit the jackpot.