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Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?
Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?
What is the definition of an independent clause?
What is the definition of an independent clause?
What is the function of an adjective phrase?
What is the function of an adjective phrase?
What is the difference between 'a' and 'an'?
What is the difference between 'a' and 'an'?
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What is the function of an adverb phrase?
What is the function of an adverb phrase?
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Which of the following is an example of a situation where no article is used?
Which of the following is an example of a situation where no article is used?
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When should the article 'the' be used?
When should the article 'the' be used?
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Which of the following is an example of a noun phrase?
Which of the following is an example of a noun phrase?
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When should the article 'a' be used?
When should the article 'a' be used?
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What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?
What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?
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Study Notes
Clauses and Phrases
Independent Clauses
- A clause that expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a predicate
- Can stand alone as a complete sentence
- Examples:
- I went to the store.
- She ate breakfast.
Dependent Clauses
- A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence
- Begins with a subordinating conjunction (because, although, if, unless, etc.)
- Examples:
- Because I was tired.
- Since I forgot my wallet.
Phrases
- A group of words that function as a unit in a sentence
- Does not contain a subject or predicate
- Examples:
- In the morning
- With my friends
Types of Phrases
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Noun Phrase: Functions as a noun in a sentence
- Examples: The big red car, The teacher's book
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Verb Phrase: Functions as a verb in a sentence
- Examples: Will eat, Has been eating
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Adjective Phrase: Modifies a noun or pronoun
- Examples: Very happy, Extremely tired
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Adverb Phrase: Modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb
- Examples: Very quickly, In a loud voice
Correct Use of Articles
The
- Used before nouns that are specific or previously mentioned
- Examples:
- I'm reading the book. (specific book)
- I went to the store. (specific store)
- Used before nouns that are unique or only one of its kind
- Examples:
- The sun is shining.
- The president is speaking.
- Examples:
A/An
- Used before nouns that are singular and indefinite
- Examples:
- I need a book. (any book)
- She ate an apple. (any apple)
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A is used before nouns that start with a consonant sound
- Examples:
- A cat, A dog
- Examples:
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An is used before nouns that start with a vowel sound
- Examples:
- An elephant, An orange
- Examples:
No Article
- Used before plural nouns or nouns that are general or abstract
- Examples:
- I love animals. (general)
- Happiness is important. (abstract)
- Used before nouns that are not specific or previously mentioned
- Examples:
- I'm going to a store. (any store)
- I need a doctor. (any doctor)
- Examples:
Clauses and Phrases
- A clause is a group of words containing a subject and a predicate.
- Independent clauses express a complete thought and can stand alone as a complete sentence.
- Dependent clauses cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and begin with a subordinating conjunction.
Independent Clauses
- Have a subject and a predicate.
- Can stand alone as a complete sentence.
- Examples: I went to the store, She ate breakfast.
Dependent Clauses
- Cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
- Begin with a subordinating conjunction (because, although, if, unless, etc.).
- Examples: Because I was tired, Since I forgot my wallet.
Phrases
- A group of words that function as a unit in a sentence.
- Do not contain a subject or predicate.
- Examples: In the morning, With my friends.
Types of Phrases
- Noun Phrase: Functions as a noun in a sentence.
- Verb Phrase: Functions as a verb in a sentence.
- Adjective Phrase: Modifies a noun or pronoun.
- Adverb Phrase: Modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
Noun Phrase
- Examples: The big red car, The teacher's book.
Verb Phrase
- Examples: Will eat, Has been eating.
Adjective Phrase
- Examples: Very happy, Extremely tired.
Adverb Phrase
- Examples: Very quickly, In a loud voice.
Correct Use of Articles
- The is used before nouns that are specific or previously mentioned.
- The is used before nouns that are unique or only one of its kind.
- A/An is used before nouns that are singular and indefinite.
- A is used before nouns that start with a consonant sound.
- An is used before nouns that start with a vowel sound.
- No article is used before plural nouns or nouns that are general or abstract.
The
- Used before nouns that are specific or previously mentioned.
- Examples: I'm reading the book, I went to the store.
- Used before nouns that are unique or only one of its kind.
- Examples: The sun is shining, The president is speaking.
A/An
- Used before nouns that are singular and indefinite.
- Examples: I need a book, She ate an apple.
- A is used before nouns that start with a consonant sound.
- Examples: A cat, A dog.
- An is used before nouns that start with a vowel sound.
- Examples: An elephant, An orange.
No Article
- Used before plural nouns or nouns that are general or abstract.
- Examples: I love animals, Happiness is important.
- Used before nouns that are not specific or previously mentioned.
- Examples: I'm going to a store, I need a doctor.
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Learn about independent and dependent clauses, and phrases in English grammar. Identify the difference between clauses and phrases and how to use them correctly.
