Card 1
HintThink of it as a mini-sentence describing a noun, without a subject or verb.Memory TipPhrase = Short, no subject/verb
Card 2
HintIt's a mini-sentence that describes a noun, with a subject and verb.Memory TipClause = 'Mini-sentence' with subject/verb
Card 3
HintLook for a group of words modifying a noun, but it shouldn't be a complete sentence on its own.Memory TipShort, no subject/verb
Card 4
HintLook for a group of words modifying a noun that has a subject and verb.Memory TipMini-sentence with subject/verb
Card 5
HintCheck if the modifier has a subject performing an action. If yes, it's a clause; if not, it's a phrase.Memory TipSubject/verb = Clause, No subject/verb = Phrase
Card 6
HintWords like 'who', 'that', 'which' at the beginning of a clause.Memory TipPronoun linking the clause to its subject.
Card 7
HintThink of it as adding detail to a noun or pronoun.Memory TipIt's like a mini-description.
Card 8
HintThink of it as a mini-sentence that adds detail.Memory TipIt's a longer description for a noun.
Card 9
HintOne is a group of words, the other is a clause.Memory TipThink of it as a short description vs. a longer sentence.
Card 10
HintLook for a clause starting with a relative pronoun.Memory TipFind the relative pronoun, and you've got your clause.
Card 11
HintLook for a group of words describing a noun or pronoun.Memory TipIt's a shorter description, no subject or verb.