Relating Ideas in a Sentence
Clauses
A clause contains both a subject and a verb. There are a variety of clause types.
... those who do not qualify for a bonus share.
John, who has traded futures on the exchange, was chosen as PTA president.
This is a model of the current currency in circulation.
Independent Clause
An independent clause is a complete sentence when used alone. It contains the subject and the verb of a sentence. Independent clauses are also named 'main clauses'.
Example:
The final instructions will be sent under separate cover.
We are going to the shareholders' meeting.
Dependent Clause
A dependent clause is not a complete sentence and must be used together with an independent clause.
Example:
... those who do not qualify for a bonus share.
...which sold at the opening stock price for more than a week.
Relative Clause
A relative clause modifies a noun or noun phrase and is dependent. Relative clauses provide additional information which identifies or describes a noun. Relative clauses are also referred to as adjective clauses.
Example:
I will make sure that she pays the credit by 9:00 tomorrow morning.
As per your request, I am sending information on the houses that have been on the market for at least one month.