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?