
Clauses and Phrases
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Clause
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.
Examples:
She is hungry
I am feeling well today.
Clauses and Phrases
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A clause is a group of words containing a
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A clause is a group of words containing a subject and
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An
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An independent clause is a simple sentence. It can stand on its
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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.
Examples:
Although she is hungry... Because she is hungry...
Since she is hungry... If she is hungry...
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A dependent clause cannot stand on its own. It needs an
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What do dependent clauses often begin with? Check all that apply.
Although
Since
If
When
Because
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Phrase
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
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A phrase is a group of words without a _____ -_____ component, used as a single part of speech.
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Let's see how well you can identify a clause and a phrase.
Clauses and Phrases
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Multiple Choice
Identify whether the underlined group of words is a phrase or a clause.
Trying to steal third base all the time isn't the best way to keep innings alive.
phrase
clause
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Multiple Choice
Identify whether the underlined group of words is a phrase or a clause.
She excels at her work without worrying about forecasts for each following quarter.
phrase
clause
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Multiple Choice
Identify whether the underlined group of words is a phrase or a clause.
To invite Gus to the party will be to add the social glue we’ll need.
phrase
clause
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Multiple Choice
Identify whether the underlined group of words is a phrase or a clause.
To invite Gus to the party will be to add the social glue we’ll need.
phrase
clause
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Multiple Choice
Identify whether the underlined group of words is a phrase or a clause.
I’m guessing the cat will be sleeping for at least five hours.
phrase
clause
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Multiple Choice
Identify whether the underlined group of words is a phrase or a clause.
While some members of the search party looking for the lost dog scoured the woods, others checked the ravine.
phrase
independent clause
dependent clause
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Multiple Choice
Identify whether the underlined group of words is a phrase or a clause.
Because Roger and Betty found a babysitter for the evening, they can go to the show.
phrase
independent clause
dependent clause
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Multiple Choice
Identify whether the underlined group of words is a phrase or a clause.
The ice-covered bridge was closed to prevent driving hazards.
phrase
clause
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Identify whether the underlined group of words is a phrase or a clause.
The course in using sign language will start next week.
phrase
clause
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Identify whether the underlined group of words is a phrase or a clause.
Giving it all she had, she finished the marathon in a personal-best five hours and fifteen minutes.
phrase
independent clause
dependent clause
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