Clause or phrase?

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb. It can express a complete thought.

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that does not have a subject and a verb. It does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a clause: 'My class learned about immigration.'

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This is a clause because it has a subject ('My class') and a verb ('learned').

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Example of a phrase: 'with my relatives'

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This is a phrase because it does not have a subject and a verb.

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Identify if 'The immigrants traveled thousands of miles' is a clause or a phrase.

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This is a clause because it has a subject ('The immigrants') and a verb ('traveled').

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Identify if 'Behind the bars' is a clause or a phrase.

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This is a phrase because it does not have a subject and a verb.

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Identify if 'Opening the gate' is a clause or a phrase.

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This is a phrase because it does not have a subject and a verb.

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Can a clause stand alone as a sentence?

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Yes, a clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Can a phrase stand alone as a sentence?

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No, a phrase cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence.