Phrases & Clauses

A phrase is...

• A group of words that makes sense on its own.

• A group of words containing a verb and a subject.

• A group of words that DOES NOT makes sense on its own.

A clause is...

• A group of words that makes sense on its own.

• A group of words containing only a subject

• A group of words that DOES NOT makes sense on its own.

Two main clauses can be joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY)

• TRUE

• FALSE

A subordinate clause

• contains a FANBOY.

• contains a subordinate conjunction.

• can manke sense on its own.

Identify the underlined section:

Beacause he is a friendly boy, Nooh has many friends.

• Main clause

• Prepositional phrase

• Subordinate clause.

Identify the underlined section:

Suzie is good at hoolahooping and she is good at doing yoga.

• Main clause

• Prepositional phrase

• Phrase

Identify the underlined section:

Aurora practises her swimming every morning during the week.

• Main clause

• Adverbial phrase

• Subordinate clause

Identify the underlined section:

Daris likes to read books.

• Main clause

• Adverbial phrase

• Subordinate clause

Identify the underlined section:

Under the desk, Khalifa hides the ruler from Yoonus.

• Main clause

• Adverbial phrase

• Prepositional phrase

Identify the underlined section:

The year 8 students are well-behaved most of the time.

• Clause

• Phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A