Main clause, subordinate clause and prepositinal phrases Flashcards

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A clause that can stand alone as a sentence.

Until they have matured, MOST CHILDREN LIVE WITH THEIR PARENTS

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Main clause

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A clause that can’t stand alone as a sentence. UNTIL THEY HAVE MATURED

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Subordinate clause

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Contains a preposition followed by a noun structure object. Can function as an adjective or adverb.

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Prepositional phrase

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BECAUSE OF HER FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES , Anne could not go

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Prepositional phrase (adverb)

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BECAUSE SHE HAD FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES, Anne could not go

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Subordinate clause (adverb)

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The book ON THE TABLE is mine

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Prepositional phrase (adjective)

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The book THAT IS ON THE TABLE is mine

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Subordinate clause (adjective)

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