Phrases and Clauses

Front

Phrases have either a subject or predicate, not both.

Back

subject, predicate

Front

Clauses have BOTH a ___________ and ___________

Back

subject, predicate

Front

In the store

Back

phrase

Front

while they slept

Back

clause

Front

The water sparkled in the sunlight.

Back

clause

Front

because we were excited

Back

clause

Front

under the tree

Back

phrase

Front

Two types of clauses: ___________ and ___________

Back

independent, dependent

Front

An independent clause can stand alone.

Back

True

Front

A dependent clause cannot stand alone.

Back

false