Phrases and Clauses
Grade 6 · English Language Arts · Grammar and Vocabulary · Washington, USA
Lesson Summary
A phrase is a group of words without a subject-verb pair, while a clause contains both a subject and a verb.
Explanation
A phrase is a group of related words that adds detail to a sentence but does not contain both a subject and a verb. Examples include 'in the morning' or 'running quickly.' A clause has both a subject and a verb. An independent clause can stand on its own as a sentence, like 'She ran to the store.' A dependent clause cannot stand alone and starts with words like 'because,' 'when,' or 'although,' as in 'because she was hungry.' Understanding phrases and clauses helps you build more interesting and varied sentences.
Practice Questions
Q1: Is 'under the bridge' a phrase or a clause?
Answer: A phrase, because it does not contain a subject and a verb.
Q2: Is 'when the bell rings' an independent clause or a dependent clause?
Answer: A dependent clause, because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
Q3: Combine these into one sentence: 'She studied hard.' 'Because she wanted an A.'
Answer: She studied hard because she wanted an A.
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Phrases and Clauses is taught in Grade 6 as part of the English Language Arts curriculum in Washington, USA.
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