L4a Clauses and Phrases FLASHCARD

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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. It can express a complete thought (independent clause) or an incomplete thought (dependent clause).

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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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Identify the type of clause: 'Because Roger and Betty found a babysitter for the evening.'

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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 excels at her work.'

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This is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the type of phrase: 'to buy those rims for your SUV.'

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This is an infinitive phrase, which begins with 'to' followed by a verb.

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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.

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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.

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Identify the type of phrase: 'Trying to steal third base all the time.'

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This is a gerund phrase, which begins with a gerund (verb ending in -ing) and functions as a noun.

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What is a noun phrase?

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

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and its auxiliary (helping) verbs.