Explain Functions of Phrases and Clauses - 7th Grade Writing
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What is a participial phrase, and what does it modify?
What is a participial phrase, and what does it modify?
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Participle + modifiers; it functions as an adjective. It describes nouns using verb forms ending in -ing or -ed.
Participle + modifiers; it functions as an adjective. It describes nouns using verb forms ending in -ing or -ed.
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What is a dependent (subordinate) clause?
What is a dependent (subordinate) clause?
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A clause that cannot stand alone; it needs an independent clause. It depends on another clause to complete its meaning.
A clause that cannot stand alone; it needs an independent clause. It depends on another clause to complete its meaning.
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What is an independent clause?
What is an independent clause?
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A clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone. It has both subject and verb, forming a complete sentence.
A clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone. It has both subject and verb, forming a complete sentence.
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What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?
What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?
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A phrase lacks a subject-verb pair; a clause contains one. This structural difference determines whether it can stand alone.
A phrase lacks a subject-verb pair; a clause contains one. This structural difference determines whether it can stand alone.
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Identify the participial phrase: "Smiling broadly, Maya accepted the award."
Identify the participial phrase: "Smiling broadly, Maya accepted the award."
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Smiling broadly. The participle "smiling" modifies the subject "Maya."
Smiling broadly. The participle "smiling" modifies the subject "Maya."
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Identify the gerund phrase: "Running every morning improves my mood."
Identify the gerund phrase: "Running every morning improves my mood."
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Running every morning. The -ing phrase acts as the sentence's subject.
Running every morning. The -ing phrase acts as the sentence's subject.
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Identify the appositive phrase: "My brother, a skilled drummer, joined the band."
Identify the appositive phrase: "My brother, a skilled drummer, joined the band."
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a skilled drummer. It renames "brother" with additional information.
a skilled drummer. It renames "brother" with additional information.
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Identify the infinitive phrase: "He stayed after school to finish the project."
Identify the infinitive phrase: "He stayed after school to finish the project."
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to finish the project. It functions as an adverb explaining why he stayed.
to finish the project. It functions as an adverb explaining why he stayed.
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Identify the adjective clause: "The book that you lent me is excellent."
Identify the adjective clause: "The book that you lent me is excellent."
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that you lent me. The clause modifies "book" and begins with "that."
that you lent me. The clause modifies "book" and begins with "that."
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Identify the adverb clause: "We will start when everyone arrives."
Identify the adverb clause: "We will start when everyone arrives."
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when everyone arrives. It modifies "will start" by telling when.
when everyone arrives. It modifies "will start" by telling when.
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What is an adverb clause, and what does it modify?
What is an adverb clause, and what does it modify?
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A dependent clause that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb. It answers when, where, why, how, or to what extent.
A dependent clause that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb. It answers when, where, why, how, or to what extent.
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What is a noun clause, and what roles can it play?
What is a noun clause, and what roles can it play?
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A dependent clause that functions as a noun (S, DO, PN, OP). S=subject, DO=direct object, PN=predicate nominative, OP=object of preposition.
A dependent clause that functions as a noun (S, DO, PN, OP). S=subject, DO=direct object, PN=predicate nominative, OP=object of preposition.
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What is an adjective clause, and what does it modify?
What is an adjective clause, and what does it modify?
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A dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun. It acts like an adjective but contains a subject and verb.
A dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun. It acts like an adjective but contains a subject and verb.
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Identify the independent clause: "Because it rained, the game ended early."
Identify the independent clause: "Because it rained, the game ended early."
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the game ended early. It can stand alone as a complete sentence.
the game ended early. It can stand alone as a complete sentence.
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What is an appositive phrase, and what does it rename?
What is an appositive phrase, and what does it rename?
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A noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. It adds extra information about the noun it follows.
A noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. It adds extra information about the noun it follows.
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Identify the dependent clause: "Because it rained, the game ended early."
Identify the dependent clause: "Because it rained, the game ended early."
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Because it rained. It cannot stand alone and begins with a subordinating conjunction.
Because it rained. It cannot stand alone and begins with a subordinating conjunction.
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Identify the prepositional phrase: "The keys on the table are mine."
Identify the prepositional phrase: "The keys on the table are mine."
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on the table. It modifies "keys" by telling which ones.
on the table. It modifies "keys" by telling which ones.
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What is an infinitive phrase, and what can it function as?
What is an infinitive phrase, and what can it function as?
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To + verb + modifiers; it can act as noun, adjective, or adverb. Its versatility makes it useful for various sentence roles.
To + verb + modifiers; it can act as noun, adjective, or adverb. Its versatility makes it useful for various sentence roles.
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What is a gerund phrase, and what is its function in a sentence?
What is a gerund phrase, and what is its function in a sentence?
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Gerund + modifiers; it functions as a noun. It acts as a subject, object, or complement using -ing verbs.
Gerund + modifiers; it functions as a noun. It acts as a subject, object, or complement using -ing verbs.
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What is a prepositional phrase, and what does it usually do?
What is a prepositional phrase, and what does it usually do?
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Preposition + object; it functions as an adjective or adverb. It shows relationships of time, place, or manner.
Preposition + object; it functions as an adjective or adverb. It shows relationships of time, place, or manner.
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What is an infinitive phrase, and what jobs can it do in a sentence?
What is an infinitive phrase, and what jobs can it do in a sentence?
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To + verb with modifiers; acts as noun, adjective, or adverb. Its versatility makes it useful in various sentence positions.
To + verb with modifiers; acts as noun, adjective, or adverb. Its versatility makes it useful in various sentence positions.
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Identify the infinitive phrase in: "I stayed after school to finish the project."
Identify the infinitive phrase in: "I stayed after school to finish the project."
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to finish the project. Explains purpose; modifies the verb 'stayed'.
to finish the project. Explains purpose; modifies the verb 'stayed'.
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Identify the gerund phrase in: "Running every morning improves my mood."
Identify the gerund phrase in: "Running every morning improves my mood."
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Running every morning. Functions as the subject of the sentence.
Running every morning. Functions as the subject of the sentence.
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Identify the participial phrase in: "Smiling proudly, Maya accepted the award."
Identify the participial phrase in: "Smiling proudly, Maya accepted the award."
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Smiling proudly. Present participle 'smiling' with modifier describes Maya.
Smiling proudly. Present participle 'smiling' with modifier describes Maya.
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Identify the prepositional phrase in: "The keys on the table are mine."
Identify the prepositional phrase in: "The keys on the table are mine."
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on the table. Begins with preposition 'on' and modifies 'keys'.
on the table. Begins with preposition 'on' and modifies 'keys'.
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