Grammar: Phrases and Clauses

What are the types of phrases?

• Interjection phrases

• Conjunction phrases

• Noun phrases, Verb phrases, Prepositional phrases, Adjectival phrases, Adverbial phrases, Participial phrases

• Pronoun phrases

Differentiate between independent and dependent clauses.

• Independent clauses can function as complete sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.

• Independent clauses cannot stand alone as sentences.

• Independent clauses are always introduced by a subordinating conjunction.

• Dependent clauses are always longer than independent clauses.

Explain the structure of a phrase.

• A phrase is a group of words that always contains a subject and a verb.

• A phrase is a single word that conveys a complete thought.

• A phrase is a group of words that function together in a sentence without a subject and a verb. It can act as a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb.

• A phrase is a punctuation mark used to separate words in a sentence.

How do phrases and clauses differ?

• Phrases are longer than clauses.

• Phrases do not contain a subject and a verb, while clauses do.

• Phrases are always independent, while clauses are always dependent.

• Phrases contain a subject and a verb, while clauses do not.

What are the types of clauses?

• Independent clauses and dependent clauses

• Simple clauses and complex clauses

• Main clauses and subordinate clauses

• Primary clauses and secondary clauses

Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: The cat is sleeping under the table.

• is sleeping

• The cat

• under the table

• The cat is sleeping

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'Although it was raining, she went for a walk.'

• Despite the storm, she ventured outside.

• she went for a run.

• Although it was sunny, she stayed indoors.

• she went for a walk.

Create a sentence with an appositive phrase.

• The teacher, a strict disciplinarian, gave us a pop quiz.

• The cat, a fluffy creature, chased the mouse.

• My friend, a talented artist, painted a beautiful mural on the wall.

• My friend, a talented artist, built a beautiful mural on the wall.

What is a relative clause?

• A relative clause is a type of adverbial clause that modifies a verb.

• A relative clause is a type of independent clause that stands alone.

• A relative clause is a type of conjunction that connects two independent clauses.

• A relative clause is a type of subordinate clause that provides additional information about a noun in the main clause.

Provide an example of a noun clause.

• I understand how it works

• I know where you went

• I believe when you said

• I know what you did