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Clauses and Phrases
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Clauses and Phrases
Independent
Dependent
The cat is sleeping.
When
When the cat is sleeping, the mouse likes to play.
subject
verb
2 Types:
Dependent
NEEDS MORE INFO TO MAKE SENSE..
subject
verb
Independent
Makes sense and is a complete thought
subject
verb
Clause
A group of words that have a subject and verb team
subject
verb
Independent
Dependent
While
I was working on my laptop.
While I was working on my laptop, my mom cooked supper.
verb
subject
A group of words
Phrase
subject
verb
Incomplete on its own
Unique meaning within a sentence
Bob built
a beautiful house
Types of Phrases
Noun phrase
Verbal phrase
Topic
Adjectival phrase
Adverbial phrase
Prepositional phrase
Noun Phrase
Acts like a noun in the sentence
Noun + other associated words that modify the noun
Noun Phrase
The woman in the window
thought about life.
Verbal Phrase
Main verb and helping verb in a sentence
Verb
You should prepare
for war.
Adjectival Phrase
This phrase modifies the noun
One or more words working together to give more info about a noun
Adjectival
She is very happy
with her work.
Adverbial Phrase
This phrase modifies the verb
One or more words working together to give more info about a verb
Adverbial
The baby ate
very quickly.
Prepositional Phrase
This phrase informs about time, location or position
One or more words working together to give more info about the
noun
Preposition
in that manner.
He always speaks