Clause
* Definition: A clause is a group of words containing a subject and a verb. It can be independent (forming a complete sentence) or dependent (requiring another clause to make sense).
* Examples:
* Independent clause: "The dog barked loudly."
* Dependent clause: "Because the dog barked loudly..."
Brought
* Definition: "Brought" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "bring," which means to carry or move something to a place.
* Examples:
* "She brought her lunch to school."
* "He had brought a gift for his friend."
In summary:
* Clause refers to a grammatical structure within a sentence.
* Brought is a verb indicating an action in the past.
Hopefully, this clarifies the difference! Let me know if you have any other questions.