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What does a dependent clause need to be considered a complete sentence?
A dependent clause needs at least a subject and a verb in order to make a complete sentence.
A single clause standing alone is a ______ sentence?
An independent clause contains a subject and a verb. It need contain nothing else, though it may. If the verb is impersonal, it need not even contain a subject. 'It is snowing' is an independent clause consisting of a three-word impersonal verb formation and nothing else.
What you need most is an example of what kind of noun clause?
The clause 'What you need most' is a relative clause with the word 'what' functioning as a relative pronoun. The clause 'relates' to the antecedent for the pronoun 'what'. Example:Time is what you need most. (The noun time is the antecedent and the clause is functioning as the object of the sentence)What you need most is a good kick in the pants. (The noun kick is the antecedent and the clause is functioning as the subject of the sentence)
What are compliments why do you need them in sentence?
it is a clause element that tells you more about another clause element. It is not essentil to be in a sentence, you need to have subject and verbs to compose a sentance.EXAMPLE 'He was hungry'. HE the subjet, WAS the verb, HUNGRY the complement
A clause that can stand on its own as a sentence is a It may also be called because it does not need another clause connected to it in order to be a complete sentence?
An independent clause can function as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought with a subject and a predicate. It does not rely on another clause to convey a clear meaning.
The group of words having a subject and a verb?
I am not entirely sure what you are trying to ask, but I can give you some basic info about subjects and verbs... To form a complete sentence, all you need is a subject and a verb. For instance, "I ran" is a complete sentence. If a sentence is missing either a subject or a verb, then your "sentence" is really a fragment.
How is the gerund used in the sentence?
A gerund functions as a noun, as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition. Examples:Fishing is my dad's hobby. (subject of the sentence)I need the workout that swimming provides. (subject of the relative clause)We enjoyed the dancing in the parade. (direct object of the verb 'enjoyed')He'll need new shoes for running. (object of the preposition 'for')
Can the subject of a sentence be a noun clause.?
Yes, a noun clause is used as a subject of a sentence or the object of a verb or a preposition. For example:What you want is what you want, despite what others need.Subject: What you wantVerb: isDirect object: what you wantPreposition: despiteObject of the preposition: what others need
What two things does a group of words need in order to be a clause?
A clause is a group of related words containing a subject that tells the reader what the sentence is about, and the verb tells the reader what the subject is doing. A clause comes in four types, independent, dependent, relative or noun clause
How you can use word need as noun?
The noun 'need' can function as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.Examples:His need of a tutor was obvious to his parents. (subject of the sentence)We had to evaluate which need was the top priority. (subject of the relative clause)He had a need for a better car so he took a second job. (direct object of the verb 'had')Mother stayed at my bedside despite her need to rest. (object of the preposition 'despite')
Is autumn leaves a complete subject?
no beacuse it does no have a predicate. to have a compllete sentence you need a subject and a predicate. The above answer is incorrect. The complete subject of a sentence such as "Autumn leaves need to be raked up." is "Autumn leaves". The answerer above mistook "Subject" for "Sentence" A complete sentence needs a verb, but a complete subject does not have a verb unless it is a clause.
Does a clause have to make sense?
Yes, a clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It does need to make sense within the context of a sentence to convey a complete thought.
