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Phrases and Clauses

Phrase A group of words that is either missing the subject, its matching verb, or both Examples The ancient oak tree Hitting the window On a jet plane

Clause A group of words that has both a subject and an verb (similar to sentences) Independent clauses- can stand on their own (aka sentence) Stan went to the movies. Dependent clauses- cannot stand on their own After Stan went to the movies

Phrase or Clause? Kids putting their toys away

Answer Clause Kids putting their toys away Independent or dependent?

Phrase or Clause? The boy put his shoes on the ground

Answer Clause The boy put his shoes on the ground Independent or dependent?

Phrase or Clause? fell over the fence

Answer Phrase fell over the fence What is it missing?

Phrase or Clause? A beautiful diamond necklace

Answer Phrase A beautiful diamond necklace What is it missing?

Phrase or Clause? The bracelet has two charms on it

Answer Clause The bracelet has two charms on it Independent or dependent?

Phrase or Clause? Roger a noble but disappointed player

Answer Phrase Roger a noble but disappointed player What is it missing?

Phrase or Clause? The salamander on the the old tree

Answer Clause The salamander on the the old tree Independent or dependent?

Phrase or Clause? The pen rested on the table

Answer Clause The pen rested on the table Independent or dependent?

Phrase or Clause? Alligators heal themselves quickly

Answer Clause Alligators heal themselves quickly Independent or dependent?

Phrase or Clause? * Around the corner

Answer Phrase Around the corner What is it missing?