PHRASES AND CLAUSES

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject-verb pair and does not express a complete thought.

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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 verb, and may express a complete thought (independent clause) or may not (dependent clause).

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What distinguishes an independent clause from a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and relies on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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Identify the following as a phrase or a clause: 'running through the park'.

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Phrase.

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Identify the following as a phrase or a clause: 'when the sun sets'.

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Clause.

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What is an example of a dependent clause?

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'Although it was raining' is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone.

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What is an example of an independent clause?

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'She enjoys reading' is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is the role of a phrase in a sentence?

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A phrase can function as a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb within a sentence, providing additional information.

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Can a sentence have multiple clauses?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple clauses, including both independent and dependent clauses.

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What is a noun phrase?

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A noun phrase is a phrase that functions as a noun in a sentence, consisting of a noun and its modifiers.