Phrases and Clauses

Front

Phrases are groups of related words without both a subject and verb, not expressing a complete thought, used as parts of speech.

Back

True

Front

Clauses have a subject and verb, divided into: Independent and Dependent Clauses.

Back

True

Front

Independent clauses express a complete thought and can stand alone.

Back

True

Front

Dependent/Subordinate clauses don't express a complete thought and can't stand alone. They begin with an ON A WHITE BUS word.

Back

True

Front

Identify the group of words: 'After the concert'.

Back

Phrase.

Front

Check for a subject AND a verb to identify a clause.

Back

True

Front

Identify the type of the following: 'Before class ends'

Back

Dependent/Subordinate Clause

Front

Identify the type of the following: 'The mascot jumped through a flaming hoop'

Back

Independent Clause

Front

Identify the type of the following: 'Following the field trip'

Back

Phrase

Front

Identify the type: 'Because it rained yesterday'

Back

Dependent/Subordinate Clause