Clauses and phrases

Clauses and phrases

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English

5th - 7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a clause?

Back

A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can express a complete thought (independent clause) or not (dependent clause).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It expresses a complete thought.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It does not express a complete thought.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a phrase?

Back

A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject-verb pair and does not express a complete thought.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of an independent clause.

Back

"We can all go home and take a nap." This can stand alone as a complete sentence.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a dependent clause.

Back

"Because he really loves rich, sweet desserts." This cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a phrase.

Back

"Eaten quickly" is a phrase because it does not have a subject and verb.

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