PPT-Phrases, Independent Clauses, and Dependent Clauses

Adapted from My Dog Bites the English Teacher by Marian Anders First we learned how to find the subject of a sentence and the verb Finding Verbs Review The Time Change Method Change the time of the sentence by saying . Mrs. Burhenn. What is a clause?. A clause is a group of words that contain BOTH a subject AND a verb.. There are two main types of clauses, an independent clause, and a dependent clause.. Independent Clauses. TECM . 4190. Dr. Lam. Some definitions. Clauses. - must contain subject and predicate. Subject= noun or something noun-y. Predicate= something about subject but MUST have a verb. “The student slept in class”. Think to yourself… what are the three necessary components of independent clauses?. **If you’re struggling, think about ANYTHING you know about independent clauses.. Independent and Dependent Clauses. the building blocks of sentences. Clauses. Clauses are subjects and predicates working together. A sentence can have as few as one clause, or it may have many clauses. . Clauses are to sentences what rooms are to houses.. A comma is a punctuation mark that indicates a pause is needed in a sentence.. Commas help to clarify meaning for the reader.. ,. Sentence Structure:. Commas in a Series. Place commas in a sentence to divide items in a list.. Independent Clause. A group . of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. An independent clause is a sentence.. Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his . chemistry . quiz. Grammar Notes. 610.3 . Commas after Introductory Phrases & Clauses. Use a comma after an introductory participial phrase.. Ex. . Determined to finish the sweater by Friday. , my grandmother knit night and day.. English 2. Focus Questions:. What are phrases, clauses, and sentences?. How are they similar? How are they different? . Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7RL9gtBIt4. . Phrases and clauses. Phrases are a group of words but are missing either a subject or a verb. Clauses have a subject and a verb. There are two kinds of clauses in English. . . Independent clauses – they stand on their own; another term . Immense pg. 15. would . ashleys. presence . disterb. . chauncey. (6). W. ould . A. shley. ’. s presence . disturb. . C. hauncey. ?. the hairy mongrel had mangy fur he smell . awul. (6). T. he hairy mongrel had mangy fur. How are they different? . The main difference:. Phrases. . DO NOT. have BOTH a subject & a verb. Clauses. . DO HAVE. BOTH a subject & a verb. . PHRASES:. 4 Types. No Subject & Verb. 1: Prepositional Phrase. Conquering the Comma What is a Comma? , A comma is a punctuation mark that indicates a pause is needed in a sentence. Commas help to clarify meaning for the reader. Overview: When to use a comma Set off interrupting or parenthetical expressions (clauses and phrases). Conquering the Comma What is a Comma? , A comma is a punctuation mark that indicates a pause is needed in a sentence. Commas help to clarify meaning for the reader. Clauses and Phrases A clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a verb that complement each other. Let’s examine a Sentence. The . boy. . ran. .. . . Sub . Verb. The . boy. . ran. . fast. .. . . Sub . Verb . Adverb. The boy ran . as fast as deer. .. . . Phrase (Adverbial Phrase).