Phrases and Clauses

Build strong sentences! Learn phrases, clauses, and how to fix sentence errors.

Phrase and Clause Video Terms to Know Match the term to its definition. Phrase a group of words with a subject (n.) OR predicate (v.) Clause a group of words with a subject (n.) AND a predicate (v.) Independent Clause a group of words with a subject, predicate, and complete thought, so it can stand on its own as a sentence Dependent Clause a group of words with a subject and predicate that cannot stand on its own as a sentence Sort each group of words into phrases and clauses. Phrase leaving behind the dog smashing into a fence before the first test after the devastation between ignorance and intelligence broken into thousands of pieces because of her glittering smile Over my head That night Sitting by the broken plate licking the crumbs Get a strange feeling about it On the back of my neck Clause I despise individuals of low character Obediah Simpson is uglier than a rabid raccoon I forgot to lock the door of my car I didn’t get very much sleep I knew what happened I heard him I got it when the saints go marching in because she smiled at him Even though I counted sheep Since I was afraid So that I could get some rest When I got to work Sorting Clauses Identify each clause as a dependent or independent clause. Independent Clauses a tiny green leprechaun danced it is almost Halloween I am probably going to dress up for Halloween we all got to go roller skating the whole class played a game she decorated her room my mom kept calling me over and over again the unicorn appeared Mrs. Gholson heard a strange laugh Dependent Clauses although I had been warned against going to Fear Fest while taking his homework out of his folder since I hadn't done my homework even though I was allergic to peanut butter with a mane made out of cotton candy after the last Friday the 13th movie was over until I figure out what my costume will be because it is almost Halloween thought it had been raining all week Decide if the group of words is a complete sentence, fragment, or run-on, and sort it into the correct category. Complete Sentence I got a new blanket. It rained today even though the sun was out. My sister came to visit. The KC Current are heading to the championship soccer game for the first time ever. Despite being the underdogs, the team rallied to win. Fragment Since she is younger than me. The dark, ominous sky. Especially when they scored two goals. The mystery so frightening, thrilling, and creepy. Was in Seattle at the Seahawk's stadium had a lot of fans and really loud. Run-On She watched it so did I. Hazel colored, Charlotte slept. I took a nap then I ate a snack and then I watched TV and then I read a book. The KC Current goalkeeper made many great saves, her defense was really good, they won. Soccer is the best sport it can be played in rain or shine people all over the world play it. Draw a Memorable Scene Draw your favorite or most memorable scene from The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die.