Independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase?

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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. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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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. Example: 'Although she loves to read.'

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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. Example: 'under the table.'

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Identify the type of clause: 'Everyone went crazy.'

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Independent clause.

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Identify the type of clause: 'Since he is a Disney actor.'

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Dependent clause.

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Identify the type of clause: 'They will most likely teach him to perform.'

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Independent clause.

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Identify the type of clause: 'Maybe he'll cut an album.'

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Independent clause.

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Identify the type of clause: 'Like Hannah Montana or Ant Farm.'

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Phrase.

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What is the main difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.

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Can a phrase function as a complete sentence?

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No, a phrase cannot function as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought.