Transcript Phrases & Clauses

Phrases & Clauses
Turn to page 3 in your packets.
Write “phrase” in the middle of the top
Frayer.
Write “clause” in the middle of the bottom
Frayer.
Do you see any patterns?
 Phrases
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in October
skiing during vacation
will be returning
with the stack of books
were returning
to win
throughout the day
along the shore
beneath the newspapers
around four o’clock
standing over seven-feet tall
scheduled for June
 Clauses
 whenever Jared introduces
himself
 until we reached that corner
 as soon as the program began
 as if he had seen a ghost
 if you strive for it
 whatever you said to Jill
 to whomever you choose
 after the graduation ceremony
ended
 as if you do not know
 if we can conduct ourselves
maturely
Create a cornell notepage: What is the
difference between a phrase and a
clause?
What is a phrase?
A group of words that does not have both a
verb and a subject.
A phrase is not a complete sentence.
What is a clause?
A group of words that does have a verb and
subject.
An independent clause is a complete
sentence.
A subordinate clause is not a complete
sentence.
Cornell Notes cont..
Phrase
Example: The man at the North Pole…
Why? Word group does not have a subject and a
verb.
• Bonus: Which does it have? Subject OR verb?
Non-example: When he comes to our home…
Why? Word group has a subject and a verb.
Trick to remember: Does the word group lack a
subject OR a verb? If so, then it is a phrase.
Clauses.
 Clause
Example: When he comes to our home…
Why? Word group has a subject AND a verb, but is
not a complete sentence or thought.
Non-example: The man at the North Pole…
Why? Word group has a subject, but lacks a verb.
Trick to remember: Does the word group have both a
subject AND a verb? If so, then it is a clause.
If it makes a complete thought, it is an independent
clause.
If it does NOT make a complete thought, it is a
subordinate clause. (During this unit we will focus on
subordinate clauses.)
prepositional phrase
Definition: a group of words that includes
a preposition, the object of the preposition
(a noun or pronoun), and any modifiers of
that object.
Example: Having breakfast at the
International House of Pancakes was a
treat for all of us.
Practice
Turn to page 5 in your packets. Complete
the 5 sentences at the bottom of the page
by inserting a prepositional phrase. (Read
the directions above if you are still
confused.)
Volunteers?
She ran __________________________.
Cathy sang quite beautifully____________
___________.
Please take this carton ______________.
Misplaced prepositional phrases
 A prepositional phrase should clearly indicate
the word that it modifies (describes).
Our team scored three runs in the last inning.
 If it is misplaced, it should be moved to its proper
place within the sentence.
Beneath the pile of wood, John found the missing
hammers.
 Who is underneath the pile of wood? John or the missing
hammers?
 Correction: John found the missing hammers beneath the
pile of wood.
Where are the misplaced prepositional
phrases?
The car transported the celebrity with
squeaky wheels.
A vampire chased the girl with frightening
fangs.
At the bottom of the glass, we saw the
olive.
adjective phrase
Definition: a prepositional phrase that
modifies (describes) a noun or pronoun
Example: We approached the highest
peaks in the Alps.
Practice
Turn to page 444 in your books. Complete
Exercise 2.
Volunteers?
The pretty picture ___________________
is right here.
Some __________________ have already
been printed.
The key___________________ is under
the mat.
Homework for tonight…
Complete the following pages in your
packet:
Page 6 – all
Page 7 – odds
Page 9 - odd
Do Now:
Review Adjective Phrases
Page 12 #’s 6-10
Complete the sentence by using the
adjective phrase to describe a noun.
*If you’re having trouble remembering…
review pg 10 & 11.
adverb phrase
Definition: a prepositional phrase that
modifies (describes) an adjective or an
adverb
Example: Terry cleaned his room in a few
minutes.
Practice
Turn to page 13 in your packets.
Complete the 5 sentences at the bottom of
the page by inserting an adverb phrase.
(Read the directions above if you are still
confused.)
Volunteers?
 The famous author was signing his books
________________________________.
 Most adults enjoy walking ___________
___________________.
 They should win this election _________
___________________.
verb phrase
Definition: a main verb plus one or more
helping verbs.
Examples:
The military officer will be returning home soon.
You might have forgotten your wallet.
Are you helping the minister tomorrow?
Practice
Turn to page 15 in your packets.
Complete the 5 sentences at the bottom of
the page by inserting an verb phrase.
(Read the directions above if you are still
confused.)
Volunteers?
Jasmine _____ ______ _____ good
grades in her social studies class.
_______ he ______ his win streak at the
tournament?
Our local pharmacist _________
_________ our family for many years.
Homework for tonight…
Complete the following pages in your
packet:
Page 11/12 – all
Page 14 – odds
Page 16 - odd
verbal
 Definition: a verb form used as an adjective, a
noun, or an adverb. There are 3 types:
Participle: a verbal that acts like an adjective
Gerund: a verbal that acts like a noun
Infinitive: a verbal that acts like a noun, adjective or
adverb.
 Examples:
Chattering and screaming, the monkeys disappeared
into the treetops.
I especially enjoyed the dancing.
Is that hard to see?
participle
Definition: a verb form that can be used
as an adjective.
Example: The exhausted hikers headed
for home.
participle phrase
Definition: a phrase that consists of a
participle and its complements and
modifiers.
Example: At the wildlife park, we were
startled by the gibbons swinging through
the trees.
Practice
Turn to page 18 in your packets.
Complete the whole page with your table.
gerund
Definition: a verb form ending in –ing that
is used as a noun
Example: Fishing for blue crabs is
especially popular in the Gulf Coast states.
gerund phrase
Definition: a phrase that consists of a
gerund and its modifiers and
complements.
Example: Photographing old stone
bridges is one of Tracy’s hobbies.
Practice
Turn to page 19 in your packets.
Complete the 5 sentences at the bottom of
the page by inserting a gerund phrase.
(Read the directions above if you are still
confused.)
Volunteers?
________________ is her grandmother’s
favorite activity.
The players enjoyed ________________.
She always remembered
___________________.
infinitive
Definition: a verb form, usually preceded
by to, use as a noun, an adjective, or an
adverb.
Example: Patty tried to play the trumpet
but decided that she preferred to learn the
clarinet.
infinitive phrase
Definition: a phrase that consist of an
infinitive and its modifiers and
complements.
Example: Ms. Snyder tried to explain the
meaning of the phrase, but we still found
it hard to understand.
Practice
Turn to page 22 in your packets.
Complete the 5 sentences on the page by
inserting an infinitive phrase. (Read the
directions on page 21 if you are still
confused.)
Volunteers?
The president needed________________.
__________________________________
you must be physically fit.
They are about ____________________.
appositive
Definition: a noun or pronoun placed
beside another noun or pronoun to identify
or describe it.
Example: My great-aunt Rina was born in
Poland.
appositive phrase
Definition: a phrase that consist of an
appositive and its modifiers.
Example: Kublai Khan, the first emperor
of the Yuan dynasty, united China under
his rule.