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, 'on every conceivable subject'.

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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, 'the probe plunged toward the surface'.

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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 cannot stand alone. For example, 'because Maria blinked while it was taken'.

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Identify the type of this group of words: 'Whenever the tide goes out'.

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This is a dependent clause.

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Identify the type of this group of words: 'an island reappears in the canal'.

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This is an independent 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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Give an example of a phrase.

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An example of a phrase is 'in the canal'.

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Give an example of an independent clause.

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An example of an independent clause is 'We can’t use that photograph'.

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What role do phrases play in sentences?

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Phrases add detail and context to sentences but cannot function as complete sentences on their own.