Prevalence[edit] Waking up in the middle of the night, or nocturnal awakening, is the most frequently reported insomnia symptom, with approximately 35% of Americans over 18 reporting waking up three or more times per week.
Definitions. A clause is a group of words containing a subject and verb. An independent clause is a simple sentence. It can stand on its own. Examples: She is hungry. I am feeling well today. A dependent clause cannot stand on its own. It needs an independent clause to complete a sentence. Dependent clauses often begin with such words as although, since, if, when, and because.
Full Definition of CLAUSE. 1. : a group of words containing a subject and predicate and functioning as a member of a complex or compound sentence. 2.: a separate section of a discourse or writing; specifically: a distinct article in a formal document.See clause defined for English-language learners.ull Definition of CLAUSE. 1. : a group of words containing a subject and predicate and functioning as a member of a complex or compound sentence. 2. : a separate section of a discourse or writing; specifically: a distinct article in a formal document. See clause defined for English-language learners.