Phrases and Clauses

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of related words that does not contain both a subject and a verb, and does not express a complete thought.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent/subordinate clause?

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A dependent/subordinate clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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How can you identify a clause?

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You can identify a clause by checking for the presence of both a subject and a verb.

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What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?

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A phrase does not have both a subject and a verb, while a clause does.

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Can a dependent clause stand alone as a sentence?

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No, a dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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Give an example of a phrase.

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"Under the table" is an example of a phrase.

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Give an example of an independent clause.

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"She enjoys reading books" is an example of an independent clause.

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Give an example of a dependent clause.

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"Although it was raining" is an example of a dependent clause.

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What role do phrases play in a sentence?

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Phrases can function as different parts of speech, such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, or adverbs.