Phrases
A group of words that does not contain a subject or a verb, and is used as a single part of speech
What is a phrase?
A clause that is typically used by a conjunction, that forms part of and is dependent on a main clause.
What is a subordinate clause?
a clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence
What is an independent clause?
What is a unit of grammatical organization next below the sentence in rank and in traditional grammar said to consist of a subject and predicate.
His tail between his legs, the dog walked out the door.
What is the phrase in this sentence?
What is "his tail between his legs"?
This type of clause has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand up alone as a sentence.
What is a subordinate clause?
What is the building block of a sentence?
What is an independent clause?
What is used to add more detail to the noun in a sentence
To make lemonade, you have to start with lemons.
What is the phrase in the sentence?
What is "to make lemonade"?
If you win the award, I will buy you a new video game.
What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
What is "If you win the award"?
The beach is a lot of fun, yet the mountains are better.
What are the two independent clauses?
What is "the beach is a lot of fun" and "the mountains are better"?
Is this a clause? Yes or no?
What is yes?
My wife, the love of my life, is also my best friend.
What is the phrase in this sentence?
What is "the love of my life"?
Since the sun will shine today, we will go to the beach.
What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
What is "since the sun will shine today"?
I went to the store, but I forgot to bring my shopping list.
What are the two independent clauses in this sentence?
What is "I went to the store" and "I forgot to bring my shopping list"?
In the morning,
Is this a clause? Yes or no?
What is no?