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Clauses and Phrases

Clauses and Phrases. Clauses. Have a subject and a verb Two types Independent Dependent (also called subordinate). Independent Clauses. Express a complete thought Can stand alone as a simple sentence Compound sentences are made up of two or more independent clauses. Examples.

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Clauses and Phrases

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  1. Clauses and Phrases

  2. Clauses • Have a subject and a verb • Two types • Independent • Dependent (also called subordinate)

  3. Independent Clauses • Express a complete thought • Can stand alone as a simple sentence • Compound sentences are made up of two or more independent clauses

  4. Examples • my mom went shopping • the furry dog chased its tail • our favorite shopping mall is closed

  5. Dependent Clauses • Cannot stand alone • Begins with a subordinating conjunction

  6. Examples • although Ienjoy roller skating • because schoolis five days a week • while Lucycleans the house • after youread

  7. Subordinating Conjunctions • YOU must recognize these!

  8. Phrase • A group of words that work together • Does not have both a subject and predicate • Has either a subject or a predicate

  9. Examples • bake cookies • the girl with the purple hat • my brother’s favorite toy • At the end of the performance

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