Phrases and Clauses

I. What to Learn
❖ Phrases and Clauses

II. What to do
❖ Use Phrases and Clauses in
constructing sentences
❖ Differentiate clauses from phrases

Note: We will discuss more about this lesson

during our next livestream.
 DAY 1:

let us learn about the Phrases

and clauses, Click the link below
and watch it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE8-rArg7ww

Note: Pay attention and observe the important keys.

What is clause?
A clause is a group of words that can act as a sentence, but
is not necessarily a complete sentence on its own. All
clauses contain both a subject and a predicate, which
always contains a verb. A predicate tells something about
what the subject is doing. Some clauses can stand alone as
a complete sentence; others cannot. Below are a few
examples of clauses:

Example :

She danced.

(“She” is the subject. “Danced” is both the verb and the

predicate. Even though the clause is only two words, it
functions as an independent clause because it can stand
alone as a sentence.)
What is phrase?
A phrase is a group of two or more words that does not have
the subject and verb combination and does not form a
predicate. It can contain a noun or a verb, but does not have
a subject or predicate. Essentially, a phrase provides some
sort of additional information or provides more context to
the sentences you write. A phrase can never stand alone as
a sentence; however, a phrase can nestle itself inside
clauses that are either complete sentences on their own or
ones that are dependent on the rest of the sentence. When a
phrase is within a clause, it functions as a part of speech.
Below are a few examples of a phrase.

Example : The dance was held at the reception hall.

(“At the reception hall” is a prepositional phrase. It does not

have a subject or predicate, and it cannot stand alone as a
sentence.)
Understanding the difference:
It is vital to understand the main differences between clauses and
phrases to ensure your writing is clear in both construction and
context. If you are unsure whether a group of words is a clause or
phrase, break down the words into the parts of speech to help
you decide. If there is a subject and a verb with a predicate, it is a
clause. If there is a noun but no verb or a verb but no noun and
does not have a predicate, it is a phrase. Always keep in mind
that sometimes phrases are built into clauses.
Activity:
Jot down important details about phrases
and clauses in your notebook. I will ask
you about it on our next livestream.
 DAY 2:

let us learn more about the

clauses, Click the link below and
watch it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XV2Mxjh7n4

Note: Pay attention and observe the important keys.

Remember this:
answer this in your notebook:

Note: Answers only.

 DAY 3:
Types of Phrases
Noun Phrase
A noun phrase is usually assembled centering a single noun
and works as a subject, an object or a complement in the
sentence.

Examples:

I like to swing the bat hard when I am at the crease. (An object)

Reading novels is a good habit. (A subject)

Adjective Phrase
An adjective phrase is comprised of an adjective and works as a
single adjective in the sentence.

Examples:

Alex is a well-behaved man.

He is a man of friendly nature.

Julie is a woman of gorgeous style.

Adverbial Phrase
An adverbial phrase modifies the verb or the adjective and
works as an adverb in the sentence.

Examples:

The horse runs at a good speed.

I was in a hurry then.

Prepositional Phrase
A prepositional phrase always begins with a preposition and
connects nouns.

Examples:

In the end, we all have to die.

By working aimlessly, you will not get success.

Conjunctional Phrase
A conjunctional phrase works as a conjunction in the sentence.

Examples:

As soon as you got in, he went out.

We have to work hard so that we can win the next match.

Interjectional Phrase
Interjections that have more than one words are called the
interjectional phrases.

Examples:

What a pity! He is dead.

What a pleasure! I won the first prize.

Oh please! Don’t say that again.

Activity:
Answer these questions in your notebook:

1. How do clauses differ from phrases?

2. Do you think understanding phrases and clauses is

important in communication? Explain your answer

Good luck ☺