Phrases & 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 express a complete thought. Example: 'under the bed'.

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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 cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'Because I was afraid'.

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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. Example: 'I didn't get very much sleep'.

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Identify the type: 'When I finally got up.'

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Dependent Clause.

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Identify the type: 'That night.'

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Phrase.

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Identify the type: 'I knew what happened.'

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Independent Clause.

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Identify the type: 'Because I was afraid.'

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Dependent Clause.

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

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A phrase does not have a subject-verb pair, while a clause does.

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Can a dependent clause stand alone as a sentence?

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No, a dependent clause cannot stand alone as it does not express a complete thought.

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Can an independent clause be part of a larger sentence?

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Yes, an independent clause can be part of a larger sentence.