Clause
and Phrase
1. Definition
of clauses and phrase
·
A
clause is a collection of words that has a subject that is actively doing a
verb/predicate.
Examples:
·
She smiled at him.
·
She laughs at diffident men
·
A phrase is a collection of words that may have nouns or verbals, but it does not
have a subject doing a verb.
Examples:
·
The
girl at the door is may sister.
·
The
pen on the table is mine.
2.
Types of Clause and Phrase
a.
Types of Clause
1.
Independent clause or Main clause
The clause cant stand by itself, and form a
complete sentence with punctuation.
Example:
·
We
study English.
·
English
is an International Language.
2.
Dependent
clause or subordinate clause
The
clause can’t stand by self, or depend on independent clause, and form a not complete sentence.
Example:
·
I
will go if you go.
·
He
won’t come unless you invite her.
3.
Adverbial
clause
The
clause (subordinate clause) which function as adverb, that is explain verb.
Example:
·
He came here when the bell rang.
·
She
promised to help me although she was very busy.
4.
Adjective
clause or relative clause
The
clause (subordinate clause) that uses as adjective that explain noun or
pronoun.
Example:
·
I
have read the book that you just mentioned.
·
The
lesson that she is learning is very difficult.
5.
Noun
clause
The
clause that do duty off noun.
Example:
·
No
one believe that the earth is flat
·
What
I believe is no business of yours.
b. Types
of Phrase
1.
A
noun phrase
Generally
has a noun or pronoun as its main word.
Example:
·
Alice’s
wedding.
·
My favorite TV program
2.
A
verb phrase
Generally
has a main verb as its main word.
Example:
·
She
was bought a new book
·
The
window was opened
3.
A
prepositional phrase
Has
a prepositional as its first word
Example:
·
There
is a picture on the wall
·
My
book is under the table
4.
An
adjective phrase
Has
an adjective as its main word
Example:
·
It
is sad
·
It
is too easy
5.
An
adverb phrase
Has
an adverb as its main word
Example:
·
I
live near the campus
·
She
puts the money into his pocket
