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Phrase:	A group of related words that is missing either a subject or missing the matching verb or both. Sitting on a bench A magical and mysterious place

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Phrases are often named after the type of word that comes first in them. Types of phrases:	Prepositional phrases: On the playing field, Ralph was considered to be unstoppable. Adjective Phrases: Alert and focused, Ralph anticipated the next play. Adverb phrases: Quickly and efficiently, Ralph sprang across the line of scrimmage. “-ing” Phrases (Participial phrases): Springing into action, Ralph blocked his opponent.

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Leave them alone and they’ll come home, bringing their tails behind them.

She spiked the volleyball powerfully, intimidating her opponent with her strength. The point ended in her triumph.

She spiked the volleyball powerfully. Intimidating her opponent with her strength, the point ended in her triumph.

She spiked the volleyball powerfully. Intimidating her opponent with her strength. The point ended in her triumph.

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Note: Sentences can have more than one phrase or use different phrases in combination.

Ex: Springing into action with the strength of a lion, Ralph blocked his opponent on the playing field.

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Clause	A group of related words that has both a subject and a verb that matches it.

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An Independent Clause:	Has a subject, a verb that matches it AND can stand as a single sentence when it comes to meaning. The man eats spaghetti. Manatees like warm water

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A Dependent Clause:	Has a subject, a verb that matches it BUT CANNOT stand as a single sentence when it comes to meaning. When the man eats spaghetti… Because manatees like warm water… You need something else to complete the thought.

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Independent

She bought a donut.

He walked the dog.

They arrived late.

Dependent

After she bought a donut,

When he walked the dog,

Because they arrived late,

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Subordinating Conjunctions	Words that make a phrase “dependent” are often called subordinating conjunctions. Their phrase is now “subordinate” (not the boss) to another clause Although, as While, when Until, unless Because, before If Since, so

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1. The tall and majestic statue

2. Although he often pitches well

3. The dog sat waiting

4. Long and boring meetings

5. In addition the man bought a salmon

6. When the time comes

7. Eating the Chicken McNuggets

8. Extremely tired and cranky

9. My sweet, caring Grandfather enjoys playing cards

10. Even though I can’t run very well

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