TYPES OF CLAUSES IN ENGLISH: FUNCTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL

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This research aims to describe the use of clauses in each sentence that we often use every day. This is used to indicate which clauses and which clauses are not. The method used in this journal research is descriptive-qualitative using field analysis. This article provides a more detailed analysis of what a clause is in English, focusing on its function, types and structural perspective. Clauses are a basic component of English grammar, and understanding them is essential to mastering the language. The study begins by defining what a clause is and distinguishing between independent clauses and dependent clauses. Then explore different types of clauses, and example sentences. This paper also examines the syntactic roles that clauses play in sentences, such as subject, object, and complement. Through this exploration, this paper aims to improve understanding of English clauses and contribute to improving language proficiency. There are functions of related clauses in sentences S, O, P, K as well as the layout of the clauses which are in front, behind or independently.