Clauses and Phrases

Clauses and Phrases

A clause

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A clause is a group of words containing a subject and verb. An independent clause is a simple sentence. It can stand on its own.

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Examples:

• She is hungry

• I am feeling well today.​

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she will give home some of her food.

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I will agree to.​

​Independent

• Although she is hungry,

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• Whatever they decide,​

​Dependent

Dependent and Independent Clauses

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Dependent Clause

A dependent clause cannot stand on its own. It needs an independent clause to complete a sentence. Dependent clauses often begin with such words as although, since, if, when, and because.

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Examples:

• Although she is hungry…

• Whoever is hungry…

• Because I am feeling well…​

Directions

Identify whether the underlined group of words is a phrase or a clause.

Subject | Subject

A phrase

Replace A phrase is a group of words without a subject-verb component, used as a single part of speech.

Examples:

• Best friend

• Needing help

• With the blue shirt

• For twenty days​

Multiple Choice

Trying to steal third base all the time isn’t the best way to keep innings alive.

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Multiple Choice

She excels at her work without worrying about forecasts for each following quarter.

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Multiple Choice

To invite Gus to the party without worrying about forecasts for each following quarter.

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Multiple Choice

Are you sure you want to buy those rims for your SUV?

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Multiple Choice

I’m guessing the cat will be sleeping for at least five hours.

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Multiple Choice

While some members of the search party looking for the lost dog scoured the woods, others checked the ravine.

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Multiple Choice

Because Roger and Betty found a babysitter for the evening, they can go to the show.

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Multiple Choice

The ice-covered bridge was closed to prevent driving hazards.

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Multiple Choice

The course in using sign language will start next week.

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Multiple Choice

Giving it all she had, she finished the marathon in a personal-best five hours and fifteen minutes.

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause