24.B: Differences Between Clauses and Phrases

Instructions

Directions: Read the directions for each section of this assignment CAREFULLY. 

Part I: Definitions 
Directions: Match each word to the definition. Use the definitions to help answer the rest of the GoFormative.

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Match each word to its definition

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Clause		A string of words with BOTH a subject and verb
Dependent clause		A group of words with a subject OR verb
Phrase		A clause that makes sense on its own
Independent clause		A clause that does NOT make sense on its own

Part II: Clauses vs Phrases
Directions: Read each sentence and focus on the UNDERLINED section of each sentece. You will be answering whether the underlined section is a PHRASE or a CLAUSE.

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Although it was raining, Maria went for a jog at Civitan Park.

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I didn't like my dress because of the length of it.

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Brianna Gomez eats chocolate whenever she gets a poor grade in math.

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The posters on the walls were very crooked, and it bothered me.

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I hate walking through the park once it gets dark.

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My mom's nail tech loves the designs she chooses.

Part II: Independent clauses vs Dependent clauses
Directions: Read each clause and identify whether it's a dependent or independent clause. 

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Independent Clauses
Dependent Clauses

Part I: Definitions

Match each word to its definition

Part II: Clauses vs Phrases

Although it was raining, Maria went for a jog at Civitan Park.

I didn't like my dress because of the length of it.

Brianna Gomez eats chocolate whenever she gets a poor grade in math.

The posters on the walls were very crooked, and it bothered me.

I hate walking through the park once it gets dark.

My mom's nail tech loves the designs she chooses.

Part II: Independent clauses vs Dependent clauses

Drag each clause under the category it belongs to.