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EXPLORING PHRASES,
CLAUSES, AND SENTENCES
Learner’s Module for English 7
Quarter 1 ● Module 6

MELANIE L. LIGANTE
Developer

Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region

NAME: GRADE AND SECTION

TEACHER: SCORE

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 Republic of the Philippines
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 What I Know
PRE-ASSESSMENT
Read and analyze each statement item carefully. Then choose the letter of
the correct answer per number and write in your answer sheet.

1. What do you call a group of words, without a subject and a verb that
functions in a sentence as one part of speech?
a. clause b. phrase c. sentence

2. What do you call a group of words with its own subject and verb and can
either stand by itself or depend on other parts?
a. clause b. phrase c. sentence

3. What do you call a group of words with a complete subject and a complete
predicate and expresses a complete thought?
a. clause b. phrase c. sentence

4. What can only be part of a sentence and can be easily identified because
it starts with a conjunction or a relative pronoun?
a. independent clause b. subordinate clause c. prepositional phrase

5. Which phrase can be used to describe Cordillera Administrative Region?

a. located in lowland b. mountainous areas c. with hot weather

6. Which sentence contains a phrase that modifies a verb by pointing out

when?
a. The nurses arrived early for class.
b. The learner studied in the living room.
c. Baguio City was devastated during the typhoon.

7. Which sentence uses both dependent and independent clauses?

a. I am learning the English language.
b. You drink some water after you eat.
c. The people are worried about the increase of COVID-19 cases.

8. Which clause completes the statement below?

I had a fever, .
a. and I was happy b. so I took medicine c. because I watched a lot

9. Which sentence are you going to use if you want to give an order?
a. Wash the plates. b. What a day it is! c. The place is crowded.

10. Which sentence are you going to say if you want to state your opinion
about COVID-19?
a. The report says that there is no vaccine for COVID-19.
b. Why are there many people killed because of COVID-19?
c. The existence of COVID-19 is one among the worst things that
happened.

Let’s check your answers. If you got 10 points, congratulations! You may not
proceed in answering this module. If you got 9 and below, you need to answer
the activities provided in this module. Good luck!

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 What’s In
People communicate to each other using words. In speaking, for
instance, in order for a conversation to flow smoothly, it is important to
observe correct order of words to express ideas. This hinders communication
problems from occurring. This is also applied in writing. When words are not
properly sequenced, the ideas might be misinterpreted or the message might
not be clear to readers. Learning how to use words properly to form phrases,
clauses, and sentences will help improve speaking and writing skills.
In this module, you will be learning about phrases, clauses, and
sentences and their types. These will be discussed thoroughly.

What’s New
Activity 1: Group Me
Group the ideas listed below based on their structure and other
characteristics. Write the letters of your answers in the appropriate columns.
a. indigenous peoples
b. disciplined people
c. people have quarantine pass
d. because Baguio has a cold weather
e. which made tourists admire the City of Pines
f. numerous Igorots have helped each other this time of COVID-19

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

What’s In It
When people communicate, they use phrases, clauses, and
sentences. All these are composed of words, but they have their differences.

A phrase is a group of words, without a subject and a verb that

functions in a sentence as one part of speech.

Kinds of Phrase
A noun phrase consists of a noun and other related words (usually
modifiers and determiners) which modify the noun. It functions like a noun
in the sentence.
Examples: It was a wonderful story.
I saw two young men talking to each other.
A verb phrase is a combination of main verb and its auxiliary or
helping verb in a sentence. Some examples of helping verbs are am, is, are,
was, were, be, has, have, had, do, does, did, may, might, must, can, could,
shall, should, will, and would.
Examples: We should go to Tiongsan Harrison and buy some school
supplies.
My friends were riding bikes at Burnham Park.

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 A prepositional phrase is a group of words made up of a preposition
and a noun or pronoun, called the object of the preposition. It functions
either as adjectives or as adverbs within sentences.
An adjective phrase is a prepositional phrase that modifies a noun or
pronoun by telling what kind or which one.
Examples: The building near our house is demolished.
The teacher erased the writings on the board.
Pinikpikan is a Cordilleran delicacy with chicken as its
main ingredient.
An adverb phrase is a prepositional phrase that modifies a verb,
adjective, or adverb by pointing out where, when, in what manner, or to
what extent.
Examples: Baguio City was devastated during the typhoon.
The students are ready before the activity.
The teacher arrived early for class.

Overall, there are three kinds of phrases. Now, the next part will be on
clauses.

A clause is a group of words with its own subject and verb.

Kinds of Clause
An independent or main clause can stand by itself as a complete
sentence. There can be more than one independent clause in a sentence
joined by coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
A dependent or subordinate clause, although it has a subject and a
verb, cannot stand by itself as a complete sentence. It can only be part of a
sentence. This clause can be easily identified because it starts with a
conjunction or a relative pronoun.
Examples:
independent/main clause dependent/subordinate clause
I took medicine yesterday because I had stomachache.

dependent/subordinate clause independent/main clause

After the children ate breakfast, they brushed their teeth.

independent/main clause dependent/subordinate clause

My friends watched a movie that is amazing.

A sentence is a group of words with two main parts: a complete

subject and a complete predicate. Together these parts express a complete
thought.
Kinds of Sentence According to Function
A declarative sentence states an idea and ends with a period.
Example: Around 98 percent of the transmission is due to sexual
contact.
An interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question
mark.
Example: Why is it important to know about COVID -19?
An imperative sentence gives an order or a direction and ends with a
period or an exclamation mark.
Example: Come and help us.

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 An exclamatory sentence conveys strong emotion and ends with an
exclamation mark.
Example: Ouch, my foot hurts!

What’s More
Activity 1: Concepts Mixed Up!
Determine what groups of words shown below fall under phrases,
clauses, and sentences. Write P for phrases, C for clauses, and S for
sentences as answers in your answer sheet.
1. since I was born
2. stop right there
3. our city has a rich culture and tradition
4. the old photo of Burnham Park
5. are dancing tayaw
6. it might rain tomorrow
7. my beloved parents
8. when she spoke
9. in the afternoon
10. congratulations, you won
Activity 2: Connect the Thoughts
Match the group of words in Column A to the ones in Column B to form
complete sentences that are related with COVID-19 and dengue. Write the
letters of your answers in your answer sheet. Then write the 10 sentences
formed. Observe the use of proper punctuation marks.

Column A
1. Proper handwashing
2. Face to face classes are not
allowed
3. If people are disciplined and
stay at home
4. People are not allowed to ride
a Public Utility Vehicle
5. Avoid being very near to
someone
6. Dengue fever
7. If you have symptoms like
fever and severe muscle pain
8. To avoid dehydration
9. One way to avoid dengue
10. Removing stagnant water
Column B
a. if they do not wear face mask and face
shield
b. is a disease spread by the Aedes aegypti
mosquito
c. is one way to avoid the spread of
COVID-19
d. drink more water
e. this will prevent the increase of COVID-
19 cases
f. and maintain 2-meter distance
g. prevents breeding of mosquitoes
causing dengue fever
h. until COVID-19 vaccine is available
i. go to the nearest health center for
check-up
j. is to wear long sleeve shirts and long
pants

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Activity 3: Write My Thoughts
Read the situation below where you as learners are involved. Then write your
answers only based on what are asked.

Situation:
COVID-19 has affected the educational system. Face to face classes
where teachers and learners are in classrooms having lessons are no longer
allowed. This time, modular distance learning modality is adopted by the
schools where learners answer self-paced modules at home with the help of
people who are willing to assist.

1. What do you feel when modular distance learning modality is

implemented?
Sentence:
2. Which is better, face to face or modular distance learning modality?
Phrase:
3. Why is your answer in number 2 better?
Clause:
4. Who are helping you to finish your modules?
Phrase:
5. What question do you want to ask about modular distance learning
modality?
Sentence:

What I Have Learned

Activity 1: Sum it Up
Fill in the blanks with words from the boxes below. Write your answer per
number in your answer sheet.

phrases clauses sentences

main noun verb giving commands
subordinate asking questions preposition

Phrases, clauses, and sentences are important in communication.

When expressing complete thought, we use 1) . For
example, we can use them for 2) or 3) .
On the other hand, we use 4) to express an incomplete
thought. These have two kinds: 5) and
6) . Last, 7) do not have a subject and
a verb that functions in a sentence as one part of speech. They can function
as a 8) , 9) a or 10) a .

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Activity 2: My Idea Box
Copy the chart in your answer sheet and write two ideas for each that have
helped you remember phrases, clauses, and sentences.

Phrases Clauses Sentences

Activity 3: Making Connections

Think of a situation where you use phrases, clauses, and sentences in day to
day living. Copy the chart in your answer sheet and write about this
situation and how you use phrases, clauses, and sentences on the chart
below.

Situation where phrases, clauses, How are phrases, clauses, and

and sentences are used sentences used in this situation

What I Can Do

Activity 1: Phrase Me Up
Answer what are asked on the spaces provided using phrases.
1. Where is your house located?
2. How do you describe your barangay?
3. When do you have bonding with your family?
Activity 2: Claim the Clause
Answer what are asked on the spaces provided using dependent clauses.
1. Why are you happy?
2. When do you pray?
3. What else do you do at home after studying?
Activity 3: Express in Sentences
Answer what are asked on the spaces provided using the kinds of sentences.
1. What are you going to ask a vendor if you want to know the price of one
kilo beans?

2. What order do you tell your younger sibling if you want to focus on
studying yet the door is open because the sound outside disturbs you?

3. What will you say to express your gratitude to someone who has helped
you?

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 POST-ASSESSMENT
Let us determine how much you have learned about phrases, clauses, and
sentences. Read and analyze each statement carefully. Choose the best
answer and write only the letter of your answer in your answer sheet.

1. What do you call a group of words with its own subject and verb and can
either stand by itself or depend on other parts?
a. clause b. phrase c. sentence

2. What do you call a group of words with a complete subject and a complete
predicate and expresses a complete thought?
a. clause b. phrase c. sentence

3. What do you call a group of words, without a subject and a verb that
functions in a sentence as one part of speech?
a. clause b. phrase c. sentence

4. Which can stand by itself as a complete sentence?

a. main clause b. subordinate clause c. prepositional phrase

5. Which phrase can be used to describe the location of a house?

a. along the road b. during the storm c. with blue-painted roof

6. Which sentence contains a verb phrase to describe what a student does?

a. A student walked outside.
b. A student is answering the module.
c. A student is ready to pass the module.

7. Which sentence uses both dependent and independent clauses?

a. My parents work while I take care of my siblings.
b. I call my friends, and I ask them some questions.
c. I spend most of my time watching television and listening to music.

8. Which clause completes the statement below?

if you are sick.
a. Go to work b. Have a check-up c. Do not do anything

9. Which sentence are you going to use if you want to express a positive
feeling about something?
a. How great it is!
b. Ouch, it hurts a lot!
c. Oh, it is a terrible day!

10. Which sentence are you going to say if you want to inquire about the
number of students enrolled in your school?
a. Who are the students in our school?
b. How many students are enrolled in our school?
c. Where do the students enrolled in our school live?

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 Additional Activity
Here are additional activities for you to enrich your learning about
phrases, clauses, and sentences.

Activity 1: My Thoughts
Complete the comic strip below. Write your answers in your answer sheet.

Comic strip made through Cartoon Story Make v1.1.

Activity 2: Thoughts to Ponder

Copy the chart and write two each for phrase, clause, and sentence to
describe Baguio City’s situation this time of COVID-19.
Phrase Clause Sentence

CONGRATULATIONS! You have successfully completed this module!

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Answer Key

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 REFERENCES
Forlini, G. et al. 2010. Grammar and Composition. Singapore: Pearson
Education South Asia Pte Ltd.

Cover Photo made through Cartoon Story Maker v1.1

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