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English for Tourism & Hospitality (108) by Prof. Adel AlSheikh 2020/2021

subordinate clause 'if you come with me'. The main clause 'I will go
to the market' makes complete sense on its own. But, the subordinate
clause 'if you come with me' does not make complete sense on its
own and depends on the main clause for its complete meaning.
Based on the function they perform in the sentence, clauses can be
categorized as:
 Noun Clause- is a group of words which contains a Subject and

Predicate of its own, and does the work of a noun. For example, "I
like what I see" as a way of saying "I like cakes". The highlighted
portion is a clause that is functioning as noun.
• Adjective Clause-usually comes after the noun it qualifies and is
made up of several words which, like all clauses, will include a
subject and a verb. It answers the adjective questions 'What kind?
How many? or Which one?" For example, "The umbrella which
has a broken handle is mine. "The highlighted portion is a clause
that is functioning as an adjective.
• Adverb Clause-is a group of words which contains a Subject and
Predicate of its own, and does the work of an adverb. It answers
the adverb questions How? When? Where? Or Why? For example,
"You may sit wherever you like." The highlighted portion is a
clause that is functioning as an adverb.

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