Phrases and Clauses

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject-verb pair and does not express a complete thought.

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Example of an independent clause.

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I enjoy reading books.

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Example of a dependent clause.

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Although I enjoy reading.

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Example of a phrase.

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In the morning.

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Can an independent clause stand alone?

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Yes, an independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Can a dependent clause stand alone?

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No, a dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Identify the type: 'the much-awaited game of the season'.

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Phrase.

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Identify the type: 'I ran through the house'.

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Independent Clause.