A phrase is a group of words that does not have a subject and a verb, and it does not express a complete thought. It functions as a single part of speech within a sentence.
Example:
- "on the table" (prepositional phrase)
A clause, on the other hand, is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb and can express a complete thought. It can function as a sentence if it is independent, or as part of a sentence if it is dependent.
Example:
- "I went to the store." (independent clause)
- "Because it was raining, I stayed at home." (dependent clause)
Phrases and clauses quick check
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Phrases and Clauses Quick Check
1. a group of related words
2. dependent
3. as close to the verb as possible
4. comma
5. to shoe a pronounced pause..
1. a group of related words
2. dependent
3. as close to the verb as possible
4. comma
5. to shoe a pronounced pause..