Clauses and phrases Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
what is a phrase
A
2 or more words that do NOT contain a subject-verb pair to form a clause
2
Q
what is a clause
A
A group of words with a verb and a subject
3
Q
Independent clause
A
A simple sentence with a subject and verb that expresses a complete thought
(THAMO)
I love to eat watermelon
Subject: I
verb: love
4
Q
Dependent clause
A
has a subject and a verb with a dependent marker word, and does not express a complete thought (AAAWWUBBIS, FANBOYS)
5
Q
THAMO
A
Therefore, However, Also, Meanwhile, Otherwise - IMW
6
Q
AAAWWUBBIS
A
After, Although, As, While, When, Until, Because, Before, If, Since - DMW
7
Q
FANBOYS
A
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
8
Q
IMW
A
Nevertheless, However, Consequently, Also, Furthermore, Moreover, Thus, Therefore, Otherwise
