Phrases and Clauses

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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-verb pair and does not express a complete thought. Example: 'With the blue shirt.'

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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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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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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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 cannot stand alone. Example: 'Although it was raining.'

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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Identify the type: 'My best friend.'

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Phrase

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

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Identify the type: 'The falcon soared majestically.'

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Independent Clause

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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Identify the type: 'With the blue shirt.'

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Phrase

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

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Identify the type: 'Under the ocean blue.'

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Phrase

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

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Identify the type: 'The best ham sandwich in Colorado.'

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Phrase

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

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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 and does not express a complete thought, while a clause does have a subject-verb pair and can be independent or dependent.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

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Can a phrase function as a noun?

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Yes, a phrase can function as a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb in a sentence. Example: 'Running in the park' functions as a noun.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E