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Phrases Clauses
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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.

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Do you see any patterns?

• Phrases
• 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 oclock
• 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

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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.

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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.

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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.)

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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.

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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.)

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Volunteers?

• She ran __________________________.
• Cathy sang quite beautifully____________
  ___________.
• Please take this carton ______________.

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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.

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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.

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adjective phrase

• Definition a prepositional phrase that modifies
  (describes) a noun or pronoun
• Example We approached the highest peaks in the
  Alps.

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Practice

• Turn to page 444 in your books. Complete
  Exercise 2.

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Volunteers?

• The pretty picture ___________________ is right
  here.
• Some __________________ have already been
  printed.
• The key___________________ is under the mat.

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Homework for tonight

• Complete the following pages in your packet
• Page 6 all
• Page 7 odds
• Page 9 - odd

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Do Now Review Adjective Phrases

• Page 12 s 6-10
• Complete the sentence by using the adjective
  phrase to describe a noun.
• If youre having trouble remembering review pg
  10 11.

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adverb phrase

• Definition a prepositional phrase that modifies
  (describes) an adjective or an adverb
• Example Terry cleaned his room in a few minutes.

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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.)

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Volunteers?

• The famous author was signing his books
• ________________________________.
• Most adults enjoy walking ___________
• ___________________.
• They should win this election _________
• ___________________.

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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?

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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.)

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Volunteers?

• Jasmine _____ ______ _____ good grades in her
  social studies class.
• _______ he ______ his win streak at the
  tournament?
• Our local pharmacist _________ _________ our
  family for many years.

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Homework for tonight

• Complete the following pages in your packet
• Page 11/12 all
• Page 14 odds
• Page 16 - odd

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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?

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participle

• Definition a verb form that can be used as an
  adjective.
• Example The exhausted hikers headed for home.

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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.

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Practice

• Turn to page 18 in your packets. Complete the
  whole page with your table.

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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.

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gerund phrase

• Definition a phrase that consists of a gerund
  and its modifiers and complements.
• Example Photographing old stone bridges is one
  of Tracys hobbies.

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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.)

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Volunteers?

• ________________ is her grandmothers favorite
  activity.
• The players enjoyed ________________.
• She always remembered ___________________.

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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.

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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.

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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.)

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Volunteers?

• The president needed________________.
• __________________________________ you must be
  physically fit.
• They are about ____________________.

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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.

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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.