Unlock the clues to discover the answer

1. ClauseorPhrase? Unlock the clues to discover the answer

2. What makes a Clause? • A clause is a collection of words that has both a subject and a verb. • There are two types of clauses: independent and dependent. • Examples: • I enjoy working at PGCC. • Because working at PGCC is enjoyable

3. What makes a Clause? • A clause is a collection of words that has both a subject and a verb. • There are two types of clauses: independent and dependent. • Examples: Ienjoy working at PGCC. Because working at PGCC is enjoyable SUBJECT

4. What makes a Clause? • A clause is a collection of words that has both a subject and a verb. • There are two types of clauses: independent and dependent. • Examples: Ienjoy working at PGCC. Because working at PGCCis enjoyable VERB

5. What makes a Clause? • A clause is a collection of words that has both a subject and a verb. • There are two types of clauses: independent and dependent. • Examples: Ienjoy working at PGCC. Because working at PGCCis enjoyable INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT

6. What makes a Clause? • A clause is a collection of words that has both a subject and a verb. • There are two types of clauses: independent and dependent. • Examples: Ienjoy working at PGCC. Because working at PGCCis enjoyable INDEPENDENT Dependent Word DEPENDENT

7. What makes a Clause? • An Independent Clause is a complete thought. At a minimum, it contains a subject and a verb. Note: A command independent clause has an implied subject – you. • Example: Close the window.

8. What makes a Clause? • A Dependent Clause is an incomplete thought. It contains a subject and a verb, but it also has a dependent word. • If left unattached to an independent clause, the listener or reader may be left with unanswered questions. • Example • The apartment where he lives • While I was out • Although driving can be challenging

9. Identifying Dependent Words • There are numerous dependent words that are used to convey meaning. A few are listed below. After Although As Because Before Even if Even though If In order to Just as Like Since Unless Until Whereas When Where While

10. What makes a Phrase? • A Phrase is a collection of two or more words that do not have a subject/verb relationship. • Examples: • Walking on the beach • In the afternoon • Someone on the phone • Beautiful child • Yelled on the phone • After graduation

11. Practice Your Skills • In the following exercise, determine if the collection of words is a Phrase, Independent Clause or a Dependent Clause. • Things to think about: • To do this, identify nouns and/or verbs. • If there isn’t a subject and verb, it can’t be a clause! It may be a phrase. • Is the collection of words a complete thought? • Is there a dependent word?

12. Practice Your Skills • after the soccer game ended • at the store • Gina came into the store • although I could not play • the running water • from earlier centuries • before a hurricane occurs • during the rainy season • I took a quick jog • Just as he passed by • through the winter months • to do the paper route • jumping rope • will have finished Besides identification, another way to practice is to create independent clauses from the dependent clauses and phrases. Example: During the rainy season (phrase) IC: The jungle comes alive during the rainy season.

13. Practice Your Skills • While the baby slept • In the moonlight • Running is fun • The student’s grades • approached silently • Giraffes eat leaves • Throughout our time together • Understanding his meaning • Although he apologized • The audience clapped • On the broken steps • The baby’s surprising long hair • In order to succeed • The team won Besides identification, another way to practice is to create independent clauses from the dependent clauses and phrases. Example: During the rainy season (phrase) IC: The jungle comes alive during the rainy season.