7th Grade Phrases and Clauses Flashcard

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that work together but do not contain a subject-verb pair.

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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.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone and does not express a complete thought.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects phrases, clauses, or words.

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Which of the following is NOT a conjunction: to, for, and, or, but?

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To is NOT a conjunction.

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What is an example of a phrase?

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An example of a phrase is 'under the weather'.

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What is an example of a clause?

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An example of a clause is 'She went to the store'.

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What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?

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A phrase does not have a subject-verb pair, while a clause does.

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Can a phrase have a subject?

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Yes, a phrase can have a subject, but it does not have a verb.