Phrases and Clauses

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that work together to convey a specific meaning.

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Types of phrases:

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noun, verb, adjective, adverb, prepositional, participial phrases

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate.

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Types of clauses:

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Independent, dependent, and relative clauses.

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Independent clause: a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Independent clause: can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Dependent clause: a group of words with a subject & verb that can't stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Dependent clause: a group of words with a subject & verb that can't stand alone.

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Can a phrase stand alone as a sentence?

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No

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Can a dependent clause stand alone?

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No

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Example of an independent clause:

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She went to the store.

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Example of a dependent clause:

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After I finish my homework.