Phrase or Clause?
Phrase or Clause?
Mrs. Burdett divided the class into teams.
Phrase
Identify the type (prepositional, appositive, participle, gerund, or infinitive) and determine the function of the underlined phrase.
Splashing in the pool is fun!
Splashing in the pool is fun!
(gerund phrase functioning as a subject)
Identify the function (adj, adv, or noun) of the underlined clause.
The pyramids are the only ancient wonder that is still in existence.
The pyramids are the only ancient wonder that is still in existence.
(adjective clause: describes the noun "wonder")
Phrase or clause?
The inventor, thinking creatively, solved the problem.
Phrase
Identify the type (prepositional, appositive, participle, gerund, or infinitive) and determine the function of the underlined phrase.
We try to arrive on time.
We try to arrive on time.
(infinitive phrase functioning as direct object)
Identify the type (adj, adv, or noun) and function of the underlined clause.
Why the mother panda frequently rejects one twin is a puzzle.
Why the mother panda frequently rejects one twin is a puzzle.
(noun clause as a subject)
Determine the independent clause in the sentence.
Although only the pyramids still stand, the list of wonders has survived.
Although only the pyramids still stand, the list of wonders has survived.
Identify the phrase in the sentence and further tell its specific type (prepositional, appositive, participle, gerund, or infinitive).
Removing his glasses, Clark Kent quickly put on his cape.
Removing his glasses, Clark Kent quickly put on his cape. (participial phrase)
Identify the clause in the sentence and further tell its type (adj, adv, or noun).
Because Yellowstone sits on magma, it has geysers and thousands of hot springs.
Because Yellowstone sits on magma, it has geysers and thousands of hot springs.
(adverb clause: answers the question "Why do Yellowstone has geysers and thousands of hot springs?"
Determine the infinitive phrase in the sentence.
James A. Naismith's ambition was to provide an interesting sport.
James A. Naismith's ambition was to provide an interesting sport.
Identify the phrase in the sentence. Further, tell its specific type (prep, app, participle, infinitive, or gerund) and its function in the sentence. (3 tasks)
We shall be interested in hearing your comments.
We shall be interested in hearing your comments.
(gerund phrase as an object of the preposition)
Identify the clause in the sentence. Further, tell its specific type (adj, adv, or noun) and its function in the sentence. (3 tasks)
The question was whether the candidate had strong views on vital issues.
The question was whether the candidate had strong views on vital issues.
(Noun clause as a subject complement)
Determine the dependent clause in the sentence.
The wonder that I would most like to have seen was the Colossus of Rhodes.
The wonder that I would most like to have seen was the Colossus of Rhodes.
Identify the phrase in the sentence. Further, tell its specific type (prep, app, participle, infinitive, or gerund) and its function in the sentence. (3 tasks)
Karen ran to avoid being late.
Karen ran to avoid being late.
(infinitive phrase as an adverb)
How does a clause differ from a phrase?
- A clause has a subject and predicate, a phrase doesn't.
- A clause can be dependent or independent. Thus, a clause may convey a complete thought while a phrase cannot.