The topics that we are going to discuss today are: 'Phrase' and 'Clause'.
Let's first discuss Phrase. What is a 'Phrase' in a grammatical context?
-A 'Phrase' is a small part of a complete sentence which makes some sense but does not give a complete meaning. A 'Phrase' generally comes after a Preposition in a sentence.
Let's understand Phrase with a few simple and easy examples.
I) He reads a newspaper in the morning.
II) They are looking for another opportunity.
III) The tops of the mountains are covered with
snow.
In the above examples, 'in the morning', 'for another opportunity', and 'of the mountains' are Phrases respectively, because they appear immediately after the Prepositions 'in', 'for' and 'of' respectively.
A Phrase can also appear after 'to + Verb'.
For example:
I) They tried to climb the mountain.
II) Maria was studying hard to pass the exams.
III) She decided to visit her aunt yesterday.
In the above examples, 'to climb the mountain', ' to pass the exam', and ' to visit her aunt yesterday' are Phrases respectively.
*What is a 'Clause' in a grammatical context?
- A Clause is a part of a complete sentence and contains a Subject, a Verb and sometimes an Object also.
Let's understand a 'Clause' with simple and easy examples.
I) I think, you have taken a wrong turn.
II) People who speak the truth are trusted.
III) We can't start while it is raining.
In the above examples, 'you have taken a wrong turn', 'who speak the truth are trusted' and 'while it is raining' are Clauses respectively because they appear immediately after the Subjects 'you', 'who' and 'while'.
You will also notice that in the above sentences the Verbs like 'have', 'speak', and 'is raining' are also present.
In Clause situations, the part of a sentence that contains, 'which', 'while', 'who', that' etc. are also considered as Subjects.
Note: For the comprehensive understanding of a Subject, read our English Grammar Class lesson #02.
We hope you find today's class very comprehensive. If you have any questions, you can ask in the inbox of our Facebook page directly English Speaking Club .
Best of Luck.
Let's first discuss Phrase. What is a 'Phrase' in a grammatical context?
-A 'Phrase' is a small part of a complete sentence which makes some sense but does not give a complete meaning. A 'Phrase' generally comes after a Preposition in a sentence.
Let's understand Phrase with a few simple and easy examples.
I) He reads a newspaper in the morning.
II) They are looking for another opportunity.
III) The tops of the mountains are covered with
snow.
In the above examples, 'in the morning', 'for another opportunity', and 'of the mountains' are Phrases respectively, because they appear immediately after the Prepositions 'in', 'for' and 'of' respectively.
A Phrase can also appear after 'to + Verb'.
For example:
I) They tried to climb the mountain.
II) Maria was studying hard to pass the exams.
III) She decided to visit her aunt yesterday.
In the above examples, 'to climb the mountain', ' to pass the exam', and ' to visit her aunt yesterday' are Phrases respectively.
*What is a 'Clause' in a grammatical context?
- A Clause is a part of a complete sentence and contains a Subject, a Verb and sometimes an Object also.
Let's understand a 'Clause' with simple and easy examples.
I) I think, you have taken a wrong turn.
II) People who speak the truth are trusted.
III) We can't start while it is raining.
In the above examples, 'you have taken a wrong turn', 'who speak the truth are trusted' and 'while it is raining' are Clauses respectively because they appear immediately after the Subjects 'you', 'who' and 'while'.
You will also notice that in the above sentences the Verbs like 'have', 'speak', and 'is raining' are also present.
In Clause situations, the part of a sentence that contains, 'which', 'while', 'who', that' etc. are also considered as Subjects.
Note: For the comprehensive understanding of a Subject, read our English Grammar Class lesson #02.
We hope you find today's class very comprehensive. If you have any questions, you can ask in the inbox of our Facebook page directly English Speaking Club .
Best of Luck.
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