Phrases and Clauses
Distinguish a clause from a phrase by checking for a subject–predicate unit and, more precisely, whether the word group contains a finite verb.
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Phrases and Clauses: Core Difference
Distinguish a clause from a phrase by checking for a subject–predicate unit and, more precisely, whether the word group contains a finite verb.
Open article →Independent and Dependent Clauses
Compare main clauses that express complete thoughts with subordinate clauses that depend on another clause, using the textbook's labelled examples.
Open article →Adjective, Adverb and Noun Clauses
Learn the three main dependent-clause types by identifying whether a clause describes a noun, adds information about a verb or replaces a noun.
Open article →Noun, Verb and Prepositional Phrases
Recognise common phrases by their head or opening word, including noun phrases with modifiers, verb phrases with helping verbs and prepositional phrases.
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