Grammar – Warm Up Fundamentals Flashcards
1
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What are prepositions?
A
Word(s) to that [ indicate/show/point out ] the noun’s position in time, place, direction, or connection/relationship between ideas.
Prepositions are usually before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase. Prepositions are always followed by a noun or pronoun.
2
Q
What is a phrase?
A
A phrase is collection of words that stand together as a single clause or sentence.
3
Q
What is a clause?
A
A clause is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb.
4
Q
What is the key difference between a clause and a phrase?
A
A clause is a group of words with a subject-verb unit.
A phrase is a group of words without a subject-verb unit. (Cannot change the time or tense of a group of words equals no verb present).
