Phrase vs. Clause

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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.

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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, and may express a complete thought.

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Example of a phrase: 'under the table'. What is it?

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Phrase.

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Example of a clause: 'when the sun sets'. What is it?

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Clause.

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Identify if the following is a phrase or clause: 'running through the park'.

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Phrase.

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Identify if the following is a phrase or clause: 'she sings beautifully'.

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Clause.

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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.

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Example of an independent clause: 'I enjoy reading'. What is it?

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Independent clause.

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Example of a dependent clause: 'because I love stories'. What is it?

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Dependent clause.

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Identify if the following is a phrase or clause: 'after the rain stops'.

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Phrase.