Mastering Phrases and Clauses Skills in Grade 10 English
Phrase
A phrase is a small group of words standing together as a unit.
Clause
A clause is a group of words with a subject and a finite verb.
Difference between a Phrase and a Clause
Types of Phrases
- Noun Phrase is a group of words headed by a noun or pronoun and any dependent words before or after the head.
- Verb Phrase is a group of words with a main verb plus any modal and/or auxiliary verbs.
- Prepositional Phrase is a group of words that starts with a preposition followed by other words.
- Verbal Phrase is a group of words with a non-finite verb (participle/gerund/to infinitive) as its head word.
Types of Clauses
- Main or Independent Clause: A clause that stands on its own, making complete sense without depending on any other clause, is called a main or independent clause.
- Dependent or Subordinate Clause: A clause that depends on the main clause to make complete sense is known as a dependent clause.
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