MAIN AND SUBORDINATE CLAUSES
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https://doi.org/10.63736/ijmds.v4i1.896Keywords:
Independent Clause, Dependent Clause, Communicative Competence, Sentence Structure, Qualitative Research.Abstract
This study explores the contribution of independent and dependent clauses to the effectiveness and clarity of English sentence structure, with a focus on enhancing communicative competence. Applying a qualitative research approach, this investigation explores the fundamental role of clause types in sentence construction. Independent clauses, which can stand alone as complete sentences, and dependent clauses, which require an independent clause to achieve grammatical completeness, are essential linguistic units that enable the expression of complex ideas. Through in-depth analysis of a variety of example sentences, this study aims to explain how different clause types contribute to the overall structure and meaning of sentences, and to demonstrate their ability to construct a variety of sentence types ranging from simple statements to complex structures. Understanding the interaction between independent and dependent clauses is crucial for educators, linguists, and language learners, as it offers valuable insights into the grammatical foundations that support effective communication in English. The findings of this study emphasize the importance of mastering clause use in improving grammatical accuracy and overall communication skills.
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