Phrases and Clauses

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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 expresses a complete thought.

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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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Can a phrase stand alone as a complete sentence?

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No, a phrase cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Can a clause stand alone as a complete sentence?

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Yes, an independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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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 clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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'Although it was raining' is the dependent clause.

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Identify the phrase in the sentence: 'She walked to the store.'

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'to the store' is the phrase.

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What is the main difference between a phrase and a clause?

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The main difference is that a clause has both a subject and a verb, while a phrase does not.

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Give an example of an independent clause.

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'I enjoy reading books.' is an example of an independent clause.