what is phrases and clauses.

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A phrase is a small group of words that forms a meaningful unit within aclause. There are several different types, as follows:Noun phraseAnoun phrase is built around a single noun, for example:Avaseof rosesstood on the table. She was readingabookabout the emancipation of women.Verb phraseA verb phrase is the verbal part of a clause, for example:Shehad beenlivingin London.Iwill begoingto college next year.Adjective phraseAn adjective phrase is built around an adjective, for example:Hes led averyinterestinglife. A lot of the kids arereallykeenon football.Adverbial phraseAn adverbial phrase is built round an adverb by adding words before and/or after it, for example:The economy recoveredveryslowly.They wanted to leave the countryasfastas possible.Prepositional phraseIn a prepositional phrase the preposition always comes at the beginning, for example:I longed to livenearthe sea.The dog was hidingunderthe kitchen table.A clause is a group of words that contains a verb (and usually other components too). A clause may form part of a sentence or it may be a complete sentence in itself. For example:He was eating a bacon sandwich.[clause]She had a long careerbut she is remembered mainly for one early work.[clause][clause]Main clauseEvery sentence contains at least one main clause. Amain clause may form part of acompound sentenceor acomplex sentence, but it also makes sense on its own, as in this example:He was eating a bacon sandwich.[main clause]Compound sentencesare made up of two or more main clauses linked by a conjunction such asand,but, orso, as in the following examples:I love sportandIm captain of the local football team.[main clause][conjunction][main clause]She was born in Spainbuther mother is Polish.[main clause][conjunction][main clause]Subordinate clauseAsubordinate clause depends on a main clause for its meaning. Together with a main clause, a subordinate clause forms part of acomplex sentence. Here are two examples of sentences containing subordinate clauses:After we had had lunch,we went back to work.[subordinate clause][main clause]I first saw her in Paris,where I lived in the early nineties.[main clause][subordinate clause]
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A phrase is a small group of words that forms a meaningful unit within aclause. There are several different types, as follows:Noun phraseAnoun phrase is built around a single noun, for example:Avaseof rosesstood on the table. She was readingabookabout the emancipation of women.Verb phraseA verb phrase is the verbal part of a clause, for example:Shehad beenlivingin London.Iwill begoingto college next year.Adjective phraseAn adjective phrase is built around an adjective, for example:Hes led averyinterestinglife. A lot of the kids arereallykeenon football.Adverbial phraseAn adverbial phrase is built round an adverb by adding words before and/or after it, for example:The economy recoveredveryslowly.They wanted to leave the countryasfastas possible.Prepositional phraseIn a prepositional phrase the preposition always comes at the beginning, for example:I longed to livenearthe sea.The dog was hidingunderthe kitchen table.A clause is a group of words that contains a verb (and usually other components too). A clause may form part of a sentence or it may be a complete sentence in itself. For example:He was eating a bacon sandwich.[clause]She had a long careerbut she is remembered mainly for one early work.[clause][clause]Main clauseEvery sentence contains at least one main clause. Amain clause may form part of acompound sentenceor acomplex sentence, but it also makes sense on its own, as in this example:He was eating a bacon sandwich.[main clause]Compound sentencesare made up of two or more main clauses linked by a conjunction such asand,but, orso, as in the following examples:I love sportandIm captain of the local football team.[main clause][conjunction][main clause]She was born in Spainbuther mother is Polish.[main clause][conjunction][main clause]Subordinate clauseAsubordinate clause depends on a main clause for its meaning. Together with a main clause, a subordinate clause forms part of acomplex sentence. Here are two examples of sentences containing subordinate clauses:After we had had lunch,we went back to work.[subordinate clause][main clause]I first saw her in Paris,where I lived in the early nineties.[main clause][subordinate clause]
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A clause is a group of words that contains a verb (and usually other components too). A clause may form part of a sentence or it may be a complete sentence in itself. For example: He was eating a bacon sandwich.[clause]A phrase is a small group of words that forms a meaningful unit within a clause. There are several different types, as follows: Noun phrase A noun phrase is built around a single noun, for example: A vase of roses stood on the table. She was reading a book about the emancipation of women. Verb phrase A verb phrase is the verbal part of a clause, for example: She had been living in London. I will be going to college next year. Adjective phrase An adjective phrase is built around an adjective, for example: Hes led a very interesting life. A lot of the kids are really keen on football. Adverbial phrase An adverbial phrase is built round an adverb by adding words before and/or after it, for example: The economy recovered very slowly. They wanted to leave the country as fast as possible. Prepositional phrase In a prepositional phrase the preposition always comes at the beginning, for example: I longed to live near the sea. The dog was hiding under the kitchen table. Of course, we also use the word phrase to refer to a short group of words that have a particular meaning when they are used together, such as rain cats and dogs, play for time, or a square meal. This type of phrase is often referred to as an idiom.

A phrase is a small group of words that forms a meaningful unit within a clause. There are several different types, as follows: Noun phrase A noun phrase is built around a single noun, for example: A vase of roses stood on the table. She was reading a book about the emancipation of women. Verb phrase A verb phrase is the verbal part of a clause, for example: She had been living in London. I will be going to college next year. Adjective phrase An adjective phrase is built around an adjective, for example: Hes led a very interesting life. A lot of the kids are really keen on football. Adverbial phrase An adverbial phrase is built round an adverb by adding words before and/or after it, for example: The economy recovered very slowly. They wanted to leave the country as fast as possible. Prepositional phrase In a prepositional phrase the preposition always comes at the beginning, for example: I longed to live near the sea. The dog was hiding under the kitchen table. Of course, we also use the word phrase to refer to a short group of words that have a particular meaning when they are used together, such as rain cats and dogs, play for time, or a square meal. This type of phrase is often referred to as an idiom.

She had a long careerbut she is remembered mainly for one early work.[clause][clause] Main clause Every sentence contains at least one main clause. A main clause may form part of a compound sentence or a complex sentence, but it also makes sense on its own, as in this example: He was eating a bacon sandwich.[main clause] Compound sentences are made up of two or more main clauses linked by a conjunction such as and, but, or so, as in the following examples: I love sportandIm captain of the local football team.[main clause][conjunction][main clause] She was born in Spainbuther mother is Polish.[main clause][conjunction][main clause] Subordinate clause A subordinate clause depends on a main clause for its meaning. Together with a main clause, a subordinate clause forms part of a complex sentence. Here are two examples of sentences containing subordinate clauses: After we had had lunch,we went back to work.[subordinate clause][main clause] I first saw her in Paris,where I lived in the early nineties.[main clause][subordinate clause] There is one type of subordinate clause that can cause problems, known as a relative clause. Relative clause A relative clause is one connected to a main clause by a word such as which, that, whom, whose, when, where, or who: I first saw her in Paris,where I lived in the early nineties.[main clause][relative clause] She wants to be with Thomas,who is best suited to take care of her.[main clause][relative clause] I was wearing the dressthat I bought to wear to Jo's party.[main clause][relative clause] Using relative clauses Have you ever wondered about when to use that and when to use which or who in this type of sentence? In fact, for much of the time that is interchangeable with either of these words. For example: √ Youre the only person who has ever listened to me. √ Youre the only person that has ever listened to me. √ Its a film that should be seen by everyone. √ Its a film which should be seen by everyone When referring to something, rather than someone, that tends to be the usual choice in everyday writing and conversation in British English. However, there is one main case when you should not use that to introduce a relative clause. This is related to the fact that there are two types of relative clause: a restrictive relative clause and a non-restrictive relative clause. Restrictive relative clause A restrictive relative clause (also known as a defining relative clause) gives essential information about a noun that comes before it: without this clause the sentence wouldnt make much sense. A restrictive relative clause can be introduced by that, which, whose, who, or whom. You should not place a comma in front of a restrictive relative clause: √ She held out the handwhich was hurt.√ She held out the handthat was hurt.[main clause][restrictive relative clause] You can also leave out that or which in some restrictive relative clauses: √ It reminded him of the housethat he used to rent in Oxford.√ It reminded him of the housewhich he used to rent in Oxford.√ It reminded him of the househe used to rent in Oxford.[main clause][restrictive relative clause] Non-restrictive relative clause A non-restrictive relative clause (also called a non-defining relative clause) provides extra information that could be left out without affecting the meaning or structure of the sentence. Non-restrictive relative clauses are normally introduced by which, whose, who, or whom, but never by that. You should place a comma in front of them: She held out her hand,which Rob shook.[main clause][non-restrictive relative clause] If a non-restrictive relative clause is in the middle of a sentence, you should put commas before and after it: Bill,who had fallen asleep on the sofa,suddenly roused himself.[non-restrictive relative clause]

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A clause is a group of words that contains a verb (and usually other components too). A clause may form part of a sentence or it may be a complete sentence in itself. For example: He was eating a bacon sandwich.[clause]A phrase is a small group of words that forms a meaningful unit within a clause. There are several different types, as follows: Noun phrase A noun phrase is built around a single noun, for example: A vase of roses stood on the table. She was reading a book about the emancipation of women. Verb phrase A verb phrase is the verbal part of a clause, for example: She had been living in London. I will be going to college next year. Adjective phrase An adjective phrase is built around an adjective, for example: Hes led a very interesting life. A lot of the kids are really keen on football. Adverbial phrase An adverbial phrase is built round an adverb by adding words before and/or after it, for example: The economy recovered very slowly. They wanted to leave the country as fast as possible. Prepositional phrase In a prepositional phrase the preposition always comes at the beginning, for example: I longed to live near the sea. The dog was hiding under the kitchen table. Of course, we also use the word phrase to refer to a short group of words that have a particular meaning when they are used together, such as rain cats and dogs, play for time, or a square meal. This type of phrase is often referred to as an idiom.

A phrase is a small group of words that forms a meaningful unit within a clause. There are several different types, as follows: Noun phrase A noun phrase is built around a single noun, for example: A vase of roses stood on the table. She was reading a book about the emancipation of women. Verb phrase A verb phrase is the verbal part of a clause, for example: She had been living in London. I will be going to college next year. Adjective phrase An adjective phrase is built around an adjective, for example: Hes led a very interesting life. A lot of the kids are really keen on football. Adverbial phrase An adverbial phrase is built round an adverb by adding words before and/or after it, for example: The economy recovered very slowly. They wanted to leave the country as fast as possible. Prepositional phrase In a prepositional phrase the preposition always comes at the beginning, for example: I longed to live near the sea. The dog was hiding under the kitchen table. Of course, we also use the word phrase to refer to a short group of words that have a particular meaning when they are used together, such as rain cats and dogs, play for time, or a square meal. This type of phrase is often referred to as an idiom.

She had a long careerbut she is remembered mainly for one early work.[clause][clause] Main clause Every sentence contains at least one main clause. A main clause may form part of a compound sentence or a complex sentence, but it also makes sense on its own, as in this example: He was eating a bacon sandwich.[main clause] Compound sentences are made up of two or more main clauses linked by a conjunction such as and, but, or so, as in the following examples: I love sportandIm captain of the local football team.[main clause][conjunction][main clause] She was born in Spainbuther mother is Polish.[main clause][conjunction][main clause] Subordinate clause A subordinate clause depends on a main clause for its meaning. Together with a main clause, a subordinate clause forms part of a complex sentence. Here are two examples of sentences containing subordinate clauses: After we had had lunch,we went back to work.[subordinate clause][main clause] I first saw her in Paris,where I lived in the early nineties.[main clause][subordinate clause] There is one type of subordinate clause that can cause problems, known as a relative clause. Relative clause A relative clause is one connected to a main clause by a word such as which, that, whom, whose, when, where, or who: I first saw her in Paris,where I lived in the early nineties.[main clause][relative clause] She wants to be with Thomas,who is best suited to take care of her.[main clause][relative clause] I was wearing the dressthat I bought to wear to Jo's party.[main clause][relative clause] Using relative clauses Have you ever wondered about when to use that and when to use which or who in this type of sentence? In fact, for much of the time that is interchangeable with either of these words. For example: √ Youre the only person who has ever listened to me. √ Youre the only person that has ever listened to me. √ Its a film that should be seen by everyone. √ Its a film which should be seen by everyone When referring to something, rather than someone, that tends to be the usual choice in everyday writing and conversation in British English. However, there is one main case when you should not use that to introduce a relative clause. This is related to the fact that there are two types of relative clause: a restrictive relative clause and a non-restrictive relative clause. Restrictive relative clause A restrictive relative clause (also known as a defining relative clause) gives essential information about a noun that comes before it: without this clause the sentence wouldnt make much sense. A restrictive relative clause can be introduced by that, which, whose, who, or whom. You should not place a comma in front of a restrictive relative clause: √ She held out the handwhich was hurt.√ She held out the handthat was hurt.[main clause][restrictive relative clause] You can also leave out that or which in some restrictive relative clauses: √ It reminded him of the housethat he used to rent in Oxford.√ It reminded him of the housewhich he used to rent in Oxford.√ It reminded him of the househe used to rent in Oxford.[main clause][restrictive relative clause] Non-restrictive relative clause A non-restrictive relative clause (also called a non-defining relative clause) provides extra information that could be left out without affecting the meaning or structure of the sentence. Non-restrictive relative clauses are normally introduced by which, whose, who, or whom, but never by that. You should place a comma in front of them: She held out her hand,which Rob shook.[main clause][non-restrictive relative clause] If a non-restrictive relative clause is in the middle of a sentence, you should put commas before and after it: Bill,who had fallen asleep on the sofa,suddenly roused himself.[non-restrictive relative clause]

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