SC Ready Grammar (clauses, modifiers, verbals)

An independent clause:

• complete sentence

• not a complete sentence

• subject (noun or pronoun) and verb

• subject (noun or pronoun or verb

What is an example of an independent clause?

• Is my story.

• Are all those kids horrible human beings?

• Someone else than spending on myself.

• We could get .

What is an example of an independent clause?

• Never.

• In most middle schools, though, recess isn't part of the school day.

• They're just practical, like I am.

• Maddie couldn't contain her excitement.

A dependent clause....

• is not a sentence but has a noun or verb

• is part of a complex sentence

• is not a sentence but has a noun and verb

• is a phrase

What is an example of a dependent clause?

• after school

• yesterday

• because I said so

• Recess is good for all people

What is an example of a dependent clause?

• not very cool

• although it is spring

• before school

• if Jesse wants an allowance

What is a phrase?

• 2-4 words

• has a noun and verb

• has a noun or verb

• a dependent clause

What is an example of a phrase?

• I like your ideas

• in some survey

• was smiling

• could require

What is an example of a phrase?

• yes

• Joe likes snow

• beneath the grave

• If we can't find

A modifier is a __________, __________ or _____________ that adds description to a sentence.

• sentence, paragraph, essay
• word, phrase, clause

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4