Phrases, Clauses and Sentence Types Minor Grade

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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 have a subject-verb combination. For example, 'in the park'.

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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. For example, 'She runs fast'.

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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. For example, 'I enjoy reading.'

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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. It needs an independent clause to make sense. For example, 'Because I was tired'.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. For example, 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. For example, 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. For example, 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is a subordinate conjunction?

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A subordinate conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'whenever'.

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Identify the subordinate conjunction in the sentence: 'Whenever I see her, I smile.'

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The subordinate conjunction is 'Whenever'.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction to separate the independent clauses in a compound sentence.