Answer:
Is - A clause is a group of words that functions as one part of speech and that includes a subject and a verb.
Are-(1) An Independent Clause. An independent clause (shown in bold throughout this lesson) functions like a complete sentence. For example:John eats eggs.
(2) A Dependent Clause. A dependent clause functions like an adjective, an adverb, or a noun. So, there are three types of dependent clause. Here is an easy example of each:
A clause functioning like an adjective:John eats eggs that his chickens lay.(Compare this to "John eats free-range eggs." This proves the clause is functioning like an adjective. The subject of the dependent clause is "his chickens," and the verb of the dependent clause is "lay.")A clause functioning like an adverb:John eats eggs when his chickens lay them.(Compare this to "John eats eggs constantly." This proves the clause is functioning like an adverb.)A clause functioning like a noun:John eats what his chickens lay.(Compare this to "John eats eggs." This proves the clause is functioning like a noun. Notice that the noun clause is part of the independent clause.)
Because-Clauses help you direct the attention of the reader so that your sentences are understood. Proper usage will also help you avoid dreaded sentence fragments and run on-sentences.
