Phrases, Clauses

and
Sentences

By: Lheuz Ryle T.

 PHRASES

 DEFINITION:
A group of words that stands together as a single
grammatical unit typically as a part of a clause or a
sentence. It cannot stand alone as it does NOT contain a
subject and a verb. It usually consists of a article,
preposition or noun.
 USAGE:
It is used to fill up a clause or a sentence. It acts as a noun,
an adjective, or an adverb in a sentence.
Example:
in the box
finished the module
eating apple
under construction
Etc.
CLAUSES

 DEFINITION:
A group of words having both subject and verb. It can
sometimes act as a sentence but it’s not always the case. There
are two types of clauses
1:Independent clause
2:Dependent clause
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

 Independent clauses is one that can stand alone as a

sentence. It requires no extra information to understand. It
has a subject, a verb, and a complete thought
 Example:
Cheetahs are the fastest land animals.
I like to swim laps to stay in shape.
Etc .
 DEPENDENT CLAUSES

 A dependent clause, however, is one that cannot stand alone

as a sentence. It’s called “Dependent” as it needs support or
needs to be attached or joined to a Independent clause.
 Example:
as he enjoys it
so he must take a nap
Etc
Sentence

 A sentence is a set of words that contains a

Subject and a Predicate. It expresses a
complete thought and begins with a capital
letter. They are basically a Dependent clause
and a Independent clause attached together,
making a sentence.
• Example:
We drink coffee every morning.
Cats hate water.
Does he play tennis?
Etc
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