7th Grade L 7.1 a Adverb Phrases/Clauses Academic Terms Dec. 2-6

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Which of the following best defines a phrase?

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A group of words without a subject-verb combination that works together as a unit.

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A clause is:

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb.

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What is the function of a phrase or clause in a sentence?

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To modify or complete the meaning of other parts of the sentence.

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A subject in a clause:

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Is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What does the predicate of a clause include?

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The action or state of being and all words that modify or complete it.

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What is an independent clause?

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Can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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A dependent clause:

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Cannot stand alone and relies on an independent clause.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: “Because she was late, she missed the bus.”

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“Because she was late.”

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What is the function of an adjective clause in a sentence?

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To modify a noun or pronoun.

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In the sentence, “The book that I borrowed was fascinating,” the clause “that I borrowed” functions as:

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A dependent clause modifying the noun “book.”