Phrases and Clauses

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Difference between a phrase and a clause?

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

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Example of a clause:

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Jeff can't test the prototype indoors.

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What makes a clause dependent?

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Having a subordinating conjunction.

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Independent clause example:

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She ran it by the team.

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Punctuation separating dependent from independent clauses?

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Comma

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Purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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Makes a clause dependent.

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Correct punctuation: 'Before booking a clown for the office party, Jane ran it by the team.'

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Before booking a clown for the office party, Jane ran it by the team.

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Use to separate an introductory phrase from the sentence:

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Comma

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Connect independent clauses with:

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Colon

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Next video covers:

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Coordinating conjunctions