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ELA 7 Unit 12 Grammar and Punctuation Guided Notes
Lesson 1: Introduction to Grammar and Punctuation
Directions: Please write or type the definitions in your own words for each word below.
PLEASE DO NOT COPY and PASTE.
1. Phrase -
2. Independent Clause -
3. Dependent Clause -
4. Simple Sentence

Answer 1

1. Phrase - A group of words that does not contain a subject and a verb, and therefore does not express a complete thought.
2. Independent Clause - A group of words that contains a subject and a verb, expresses a complete thought, and can stand alone as a sentence.
3. Dependent Clause - A group of words that contains a subject and a verb, but does not express a complete thought, and therefore cannot stand alone as a sentence.
4. Simple Sentence - A sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.