Phrases and Clauses

Front

Phrase formed by adding 'to' before a verb.

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Infinitive

Front

A phrase that always serves as an adjective.

Back

Participial

Front

Phrase starting with a preposition and ending with an object.

Back

Prepositional

Front

Phrase formed by adding -ing to a verb.

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Gerund

Front

A verbal phrase that serves as a noun.

Back

Gerund

Front

Phrases needing commas at the start or interrupting a sentence:

Back

Participial

Front

Group of words lacking both subject & verb.

Back

phrase

Front

Group of words with a subject and verb.

Back

clause

Front

A group of words with a subject and verb that expresses a complete thought is called an:

Back

independent clause

Front

A group of words with a subject and verb that doesn't express a complete thought is called a:

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dependent clause