Here's a breakdown:
* Subject: The person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.
* Verb: The action or state of being that the subject performs or experiences.
Examples of Clauses:
* The cat sat on the mat. (Subject: cat, Verb: sat)
* She is reading a book. (Subject: she, Verb: is reading)
* Because the sun was shining, we went for a walk. (Subject: we, Verb: went)
There are two main types of clauses:
* Independent Clause: A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.
* Dependent Clause: A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It needs an independent clause to make sense.
Here's a simple way to remember: A clause is like a mini-sentence within a larger sentence.