What is the difference between a clause and a phrase?

• Neither clauses nor phrases have subjects and verbs.

• Both clauses and phrases have subjects and verbs.

• A phrase has a subject and a verb, while a clause does not.

• A clause has a subject and a verb, while a phrase does not.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which is an example of a clause?

• into the classroom

• she runs every morning

• over the rainbow

• runs every morning

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which is an example of a phrase?

• a beautiful day

• since it is a beautiful day

• she is beautiful

• it is a day

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following best describes an independent clause?

• A clause that modifies a verb or adjective.

• A clause that can stand alone as a sentence and expresses a complete thought.

• A clause that describes a noun or pronoun.

• A clause that cannot stand alone and adds extra information.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which is an example of an independent clause?

• If she enjoys reading

• Because she enjoys reading

• She enjoys reading

• While she enjoys reading

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which is an example of a subordinate (dependent) clause?

• because I was late

• I arrived on time

• I was late

• I arrived because

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Match the following parts of the sentence:

Please come and say goodbye when you get ready to leave.

• independent clause

• when

• dependent clause

• when you get ready to leave

• subordinate conjunction

• Please come and say goodbye

Answer explanation

*An INDEPENDENT clause makes a complete thought on its own.

*A DEPENDENT clause does not make a complete thought on its own.

*A SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION links an independent and dependent clause.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Match the following

• Dependent + Independent

• School gets out in a few weeks; the children are going to be so happy!

• One Independent Clause

• We went to the store after the game was over.

• Independent + Independent

• Although it is hot outside, Sara is wearing a sweater.

• Independent + Dependent

• Buffalo used to live in the Sierra Valley.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Fill in the blank: An adjective clause often starts with a ________ pronoun.

• relative

• personal

• demonstrative

• interrogative

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Which sentence includes an adjective clause?

• The book is fascinating.

• I borrowed a fascinating book.

• The book that I borrowed was fascinating.

• When you finish your book, we can go to the library.

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CCSS.L.2.1E