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Clauses What is a clause? A clause is a part of a sentence. There are two main types: independent (main clauses), dependent (subordinate clauses). Independent Clauses An independent clause is a complete sentence; it contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought in both context and meaning. For example: Maria failed her exam Independent clauses can be joined by a coordinating conjunction to form complex or compound sentences. The seven coordinating conjunctions used as connecting words at the beginning of an independent clause are: and, but, for, or, nor, so, and yet. When a coordinating conjunction connects two independent clauses, it is often (but not always) accompanied by a comma.

Subordinate Clauses A subordinate clause is a group of words that has its own subject and predicate but cannot stand alone as a simple sentence because it does not express a complete thought. It must be included in or connected to an independent clause to form a complex sentence. Dependent clauses often begin with a a subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun that makes the clause unable to stand alone. A subordinating conjunction, also called a subordinator (a word like when, because, if, and although) joins a subordinate clause to a main verb. These clauses can also be placed before the main clause without changing the meaning. When the subordinate clause introduces the sentence, it is set off with a comma. Subordinate clauses can show: time, contrast, reason, purpose, comparison, condition, place and result

Work and Business Applying for a job can be a difficult experience for many adults especially those who have limited English. Here you can learn some of the most important words and expressions related to the world of work. Here you have a list of some of the most important words related to work: wages - skills - qualifications - career - overtime - strike - shift work - employment - unemployment – unemployed - salary – skilled worker – unskilled worker – trade union – apply for – job/work – dismissal – chairman – manager – director – board of directors – promotion – be on the dole – employment agency – retirement – demonstration – labour market

Easily confused words English can be confusing. A lot of words are similar but with different meanings. It is almost impossible to avoid making mistakes in English, but if you can get your head around these explanations, you might be able to avoid making these ones. For example, let's have a look at the words: degree and career. Which one is correct if we want to talk about someone who has finished their university studies and has obtained a title? We have to use the word: DEGREE: He has a degree in psychology / a psychology degree. CAREER has a different meaning: it refers to our professional life, not what we study: He sought a career as a lawyer. Some other pairs are: Advice/Advise - Alone/Lonely – Beside/Besides – Complement/Compliment – Further/Farther – Hard/Hardly – Lie/Lay – Remember/Remind – Trip/Journey/Voyage/Travel – Win/Earn

A for and against composition looks at both sides of an argument and compares and contrasts them. It states the advantages and disadvantages of this specific argument and, usually at the end, presents the writer's own opinion about it. A successful for and against composition should have: An opening paragraph a short introduction to the general topic. Paragraph 2 presents the advantages or gives arguments for the topic. Paragraph 3 presents the disadvantages or gives arguments against the topic. Final paragraph a short conclusion with your opinion. A for and against composition