English Paper 1- Phrase and Clause

Question 1

Phrase

Answer 1

A group of words without a finite verb.

Can’t stand alone

Question 2

Clause

Answer 2

A group of words containing a finite verb.
Conveys a simple idea.
Sensibly arranged within a sentence.

Question 3

Main clause

Answer 3

Main idea.
Independent
Able to stand alone and make sense

Question 4

Subordinate clause

Answer 4

Dependent
Contains a verb but can’t stand alone
Depends on the main clause for its meaning
A coma often separates the clauses