CLAUSES AND PHRASES

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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, 'around the distant planet'.

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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, 'We can’t use that photograph'.

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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 does not express a complete thought. It often starts with a subordinating conjunction. For example, 'because Maria blinked while it was taken'.

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Identify the type of this sentence: 'Whenever the tide goes out, an island reappears in the canal.'

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This sentence contains an independent clause: 'an island reappears in the canal' and a dependent clause: 'Whenever the tide goes out'.

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What is the function of a phrase in a sentence?

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A phrase adds detail or context to a sentence but cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

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Can a sentence have more than one independent clause?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple independent clauses, often joined by a conjunction. For example, 'I like ice cream, and I enjoy cake.'

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What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?

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A phrase does not have a subject-verb pair, while a clause does. Clauses can be independent or dependent.

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Give an example of a dependent clause.

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An example of a dependent clause is 'because Maria blinked while it was taken'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'because', 'although', or 'when'.

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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'I think that Millie Bobbie Brown deserves an Emmy Award.'

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The independent clause is 'Millie Bobbie Brown deserves an Emmy Award'.