Phrases and Clauses Flashcard

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Differentiate between a phrase and a clause.

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A phrase lacks a subject and verb; a clause contains both.

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Difference between noun and verb phrases?

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A noun phrase functions as a noun, while a verb phrase functions as a verb.

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Difference between independent and dependent clauses:

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence; a dependent clause cannot and relies on the independent clause for meaning.

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Type of phrase in 'The cat on the roof.'

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Prepositional phrase

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Type of phrase in 'The dog hid under the table':

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Prepositional phrase

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In 'She went to the store', identify the clause type.

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Independent clause

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Construct a sentence with a noun phrase and a dependent clause.

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The big dog that barks loudly at night keeps the neighbors awake.

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Create a sentence with a prepositional phrase and an independent clause.

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After the storm, the sun came out.

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Type of clause in: 'The book that I borrowed is on the table.'

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Relative clause

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Construct a sentence with a verb phrase and a relative clause.

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The man who is running lives next door.