What is a phrase?
Phrases and Clauses

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject-verb pair and does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Under the ocean blue.'
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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: 'The falcon soared majestically.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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. It often begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Because the wizard cast a spell.'
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the type: 'The best ham sandwich in Colorado.'
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Phrase
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the type: 'For twenty days.'
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Phrase
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the type: 'The falcon soared majestically.'
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Independent Clause
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the type: 'Because the wizard cast a spell.'
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Dependent Clause
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