A clause is a group of words containing a subject and a predicate that expresses a single idea. In grammar, it refers to a sentence that does not contain an independent clause or a dependent clause.
Usage examples
Independent Clause: I ate dinner before going to bed.
Relative Clause: The book, which I borrowed from the library, is quite interesting.
Noun Clause: I don't know where she lives.
Adjective Clause: The car, which is red, belongs to my neighbor.
Adverbial Clause: After I finish my work, I will go for a walk.
Subordinate Clause: Whenever it rains, I prefer to stay indoors.
Main Clause: She went to the store to buy some groceries.
Dependent Clause: Although I was tired, I decided to go for a run.
The reason major publishers can't offer more than 25 % of net on digital sales is because of clauses in contracts with bestselling authors. (hughhowey.com)
The Brazilian will sign a five - year deal with the club which will contain a release clause of $ 400 million. (barcablaugranes.com)
Don't they usually have release clauses in case the team gets relegated? (justarsenal.com)