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What is the easiest and efficient way to differentiate between the different types of clauses?
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Old 06-Nov-2006, 00:30
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What is the easiest and efficient way to differentiate between the different types of clauses?
Check out this link. For me, the easiest way to identify the type of clause is to notice what role the clause plays in the sentence.

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