2.1 - Distinguishing Between Phrases and Clauses
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Practice Questions
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Identify whether the following is a phrase or a clause: 'running fast'.
💡 Hint: Does it have a subject and a verb?
What is a main clause?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to express a complete thought.
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What is a phrase?
💡 Hint: Look at the definition of phrase.
True or False: A subordinate clause can stand alone as a complete thought.
💡 Hint: Recall what dependent clauses signify.
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Write a complex sentence that contains one main clause and two subordinate clauses, each providing different information.
💡 Hint: Ensure you identify both subordinate clauses correctly.
Change the following phrase into an independent clause: 'running down the street.' What could it look like?
💡 Hint: You need a subject and a finite verb to form an independent clause.
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