PHRASES AND CLAUSES

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that work together but do not contain a subject-verb pair. For example, 'under the table' is a phrase.

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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. For example, 'She runs fast' is a clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. For example, 'I enjoy reading' is an independent clause.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on an independent clause. For example, 'because I was tired' is a dependent clause.

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Identify the type of clause: 'Although it was raining'.

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This is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Identify the type of clause: 'She loves to dance'.

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This is an independent clause because it can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is the function of a phrase in a sentence?

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A phrase adds meaning or detail to a sentence but does not contain a subject-verb pair.

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What is the function of a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause provides additional information but cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

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What is the function of an independent clause in a sentence?

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An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can function as a standalone sentence.

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Example of a sentence with both a phrase and a clause:

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'After the movie, we went to dinner.' (The phrase is 'After the movie' and the clause is 'we went to dinner.').