PHRASES, CLAUSES AND SENTENCES

PHRASES, CLAUSES AND SENTENCES

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Poll

Mastery of Phrases and Clauses

• I understand the topic very well.

• I understand the topic but a bit confused.

• I need more practice test to understand more the topic.

• I am still confused.

Multiple Choice

In the following sentence, what is the underlined part?

I will study hard so I will get good grades.

• PHRASE

• CLAUSE

Multiple Choice

Editha, a girl in my class, was absent today.

• PHRASE

• CLAUSE

Multiple Choice

After the game, we went to McDonalds.

• PHRASE

• CLAUSE

Multiple Choice

Hiding under the table, the dog knew he was bad.

• PHRASE

• CLAUSE

Multiple Choice

We can’t use that photograph because Maria blinked while it was taken.

• PHRASE

• DEPENDENT CLAUSE

• INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

Multiple Choice

We can’t use that photograph because Maria blinked while it was taken.

• PHRASE

• DEPENDENT CLAUSE

• INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

Multiple Choice

We can’t use that photograph because Maria blinked while it was taken.

• PHRASE

• DEPENDENT CLAUSE

• INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

Multiple Choice

The sun was setting, so we had to end the game with a tie score.

• PHRASE

• DEPENDENT CLAUSE

• INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

Multiple Choice

Because I want you to do well, we are going to practice this some more.

• PHRASE

• DEPENDENT CLAUSE

• INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

Multiple Choice

When she's not at school, Mrs. Adorna takes professional photographs for people.

• PHRASE

• DEPENDENT CLAUSE

• INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

Multiple Choice

If you are struggling, please ask for help.

• PHRASE

• DEPENDENT CLAUSE

• INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

Phrases

• A phrase is a group of words that stands together as a single grammatical unit, typically as part of a clause or a sentence. It cannot stand alone as it does NOT contain a subject and a verb. It does NOT give a complete idea.

CLAUSES

• A clause is a group of words having both subject and a verb. It can sometimes act as a sentence but is not always the case.

TYPES OF CLAUSE

• Independent clause is a simple sentence. It can stand on its own. It requires no extra information to understand. It has a subject, a verb and a complete thought.

• Dependent clause is one that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It is called dependent clause because it needs to be attached or joined to an independent clause. It is a supporting part of a sentence.