ELA7 Grammar: Phrases - Independent Clauses - Dependent Clauses

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although she enjoys reading.'

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject and verb combination. Example: 'in the morning'.

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can be independent or dependent.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being. Example: 'run', 'is'.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Example: 'dog', 'city'.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Example: 'he', 'she', 'it'.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause to complete its meaning.

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Can a phrase function as a complete sentence?

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No, a phrase cannot function as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is an example of an independent clause?

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'He works hard every day.' This is a complete thought with a subject and verb.