Recognize phrases & Clauses

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What is a noun clause?

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A noun clause is a dependent clause that acts as a noun in a sentence, often functioning as a subject, object, or complement.

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Where do noun clauses always go in a sentence?

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In noun positions.

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What is the function of the word 'whose' in a sentence?

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'Whose' is a relative pronoun used to indicate possession.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, which can be a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase, and it provides additional information about time, location, or direction.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'Before school started, I had a lovely breakfast at the cafe.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'at the cafe.'

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What is the difference between a dependent clause and a prepositional phrase?

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A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb and cannot stand alone, while a prepositional phrase includes a preposition and its object and does not contain a subject-verb pair.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a noun clause.

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An example is: 'What she said surprised everyone.' The noun clause is 'What she said,' acting as the subject.

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What is the correct form of the adjective in this sentence: 'That movie is very ____ (entertaining / entertained).'

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The correct form is 'entertaining.'

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What role does a relative pronoun play in a sentence?

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A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause and connects it to a noun or pronoun, providing more information about it.