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1. Clause:

   • A "clause" is a grammatical term referring to a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate. Clauses can be independent (able to stand alone as a sentence) or dependent (cannot stand alone and must be connected to an independent clause).
   • Example: "She went to the store" (independent clause).
   • Example: "When she went to the store" (dependent clause).
   • Clauses are fundamental building blocks of sentences and can convey complete thoughts (independent) or incomplete thoughts (dependent).

2. Close:

   • "Close" can be used as a verb, adjective, or noun, with different meanings depending on its usage.
   • As a verb: "Close" means to shut something or to bring something to an end.
     • Example: "Please close the door." (Here, "close" means to shut the door.)
     • Example: "The store closes at 9 PM." (Here, "closes" means the store stops operating at 9 PM.)
   • As an adjective: "Close" means near in space or time, or having a strong connection.
     • Example: "She lives close to the school." (Here, "close" means near in space.)
     • Example: "They are very close friends." (Here, "close" means having a strong connection.)
   • As a noun: "Close" can refer to the end or conclusion of something.
     • Example: "At the close of the meeting, everyone applauded." (Here, "close" refers to the end of the meeting.)