Clause

A clause is a group of words that work together as a unit within a sentence and can contain a subject and a verb. It can stand alone as a complete thought (independent clause) or depend on another clause to provide meaning (dependent clause). For example, "She runs" is an independent clause, while "because she is late" is a dependent clause. Clauses help organize ideas, add detail, and connect different parts of a sentence, making communication more precise and nuanced.