Here's why:
* Subject: The noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb.
* Verb: The word that shows action or a state of being.
Examples:
* "The dog barked loudly." (Subject: "dog," Verb: "barked")
* "She is reading a book." (Subject: "She," Verb: "is reading")
* "Because the rain fell heavily." (Subject: "rain," Verb: "fell")
Types of Clauses:
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 and needs an independent clause to make sense.
Let me know if you'd like to explore the different types of clauses further!