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1. Sentences:
a) simple (one clause) I met him in London.,
b) compound (2 clauses of equal importance): I met him in London and we left
immediately.,
c) complex (2 clauses: main and subordinate): I met him when I was in London.
2. Types of clauses:
a) independent and dependent: I met him (when I was in London).
b) finite and non-finite (infinitives, -ing forms, past participles): We locked the door
before we left/before leaving.
additional types:
c) minor clauses (without verbs) If possible,…., Hands up!,
d) abbreviated clauses: Can you?
3. Clauses are composed of phrases: Noun Phrase, Verb Phrase, Adjective Phrase, Adverb
Phrase, Prepositional Phrase, conjunctions (linking elements)