Is there any difference between a clause and a sentence?

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Sooris

#391039 Thu, 12 Jul 07 02:27 AM

Sir,

Is there a difference between a sentence and a clause?

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Sooris

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Difference between, Clauses

Philip

#391045 Thu, 12 Jul 07 02:56 AM

Sooris wrote:

Sir,

Is there a difference between a sentence and a clause?

Please reapondd

A clause (subject + verb) can be a sentence. A sentence can be made up of more than one clause (with the proper punctuation).

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CalifJim

#391064 Thu, 12 Jul 07 04:38 AM

Clauses can be independent or dependent. An independent clause can be a sentence, but a dependent clause cannot.

See Post:262440.
See Post:137512.

CJ

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Difference between, Clauses