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Phrases and Clauses - Coggle Diagram
Phrases and Clauses
A clause contrasts with a phrase, which does not contain a subject and a verb.
An adverbial clause is a group of words that plays the role of an adverb.
For Example: Keep hitting the gong
until I tell you to stop
.
An independent clause is the one that can stand alone as a sentence.
Even though I made $800 million,
I am still grounded.
An adjective clause is a multiword adjective that includes a subject and a verb.
For Examples: The carpets t
hat you bought last year
have rotted.
A noun clause is a clause that plays the role of a noun.
For Example: I like
what I see
.
A dependent clause i the one that is usually a supporting part of a sentence
After I die
, I'll be forgotten.
A phrase is one or more words that form a meaningful grammatical unit within a clause.
An adjective phrase can be a single adjective or a group of words built around a single adjective.
For Example: It was a
very big
meal.
An adverb phrase can be a single adverb or a group of words built around a single adverb
For Example: He spoke
very softly.
A verb phrase consists of a main verb and its auxiliary verbs.
For Example: We
have been working
since 9am.
A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition followed by its object.
For Example: They were arguing
about money.
A noun phrase can be a single noun or a group of words built around a single noun.
For Example:
Animals
need water.
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