Clauses and Phrases

Charlie has a hard time sticking to a diet, because he really loves rich, sweet desserts.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

• phrase

After the game, we went to Yogli Mogli for frozen yogurt.

• independent clause
• dependent clause
• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.

• dependent clause
• independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The falcon soared majestically.

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

My best friend.

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

The best ham sandwich in Colorado.

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

While my guitar gently weeps.

• Phrase
• Dependent Clause
• Independent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Independent clauses express a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is a clause?

• a group of words related to the subject or predicate.

• subject and predicate working together.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is a phrase?

• a group of words related to the subject or predicate.

• subject and predicate working together.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B