Phrase and Clause Review 2021- 2022

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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, 'through the gate' is a phrase.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. For example, 'The dog ran.'

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What is a dependent (subordinate) 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. For example, 'Because you got all the right answers' is a dependent clause.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'People in the distant past explained the origins of natural phenomenon through myths.'

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The subject is 'People'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'People in the distant past explained the origins of natural phenomenon through myths.'

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The verb is 'explained'.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'. 'So' is also a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'since'.

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun introduces a dependent clause and relates it to a noun. Examples include 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', and 'that'.

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What is the function of the word 'whose'?

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

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

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'So' is a coordinating conjunction used to indicate a result or consequence.