Clauses vs. Phrases

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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 express a complete thought (independent clause) or not (dependent clause).

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of related words that does not contain both a subject and a verb. It does not express a complete thought.

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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.

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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 relies on an independent clause.

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Example of an independent clause.

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I didn't get very much sleep.

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Example of a dependent clause.

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After my friend ate the sandwich.

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Example of a phrase.

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That night.

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What role do phrases play in sentences?

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Phrases can function as different parts of speech, such as nouns, verbs, or adjectives.

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Can a sentence have both clauses and phrases?

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Yes, a sentence can contain both clauses and phrases.

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Identify the type of the underlined group: 'Fleas can jump'

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CLAUSE.