Phrases and clauses

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A Phrase is

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a group of words that do not make sense.

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A clause has

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both subject and a predicate.

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Main clause or independent clause

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Makes complete sense on its own.

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A subordinate clause

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is dependent on the main clause for its meaning.

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An adjective or relative clause modifies:

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both of the above

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An adverb clause modifies a verb or adjective and also...

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uses subordinating conjunctions.

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Subordinate clause as a noun: Ask 'what?' to

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the verb in the main clause

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An Adjective clause begins with

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relative pronouns like whom, that