Main clause, subordinate clause and prepositinal phrases Flashcards
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A clause that can stand alone as a sentence.
Until they have matured, MOST CHILDREN LIVE WITH THEIR PARENTS
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Main clause
2
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A clause that can’t stand alone as a sentence. UNTIL THEY HAVE MATURED
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Subordinate clause
3
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Contains a preposition followed by a noun structure object. Can function as an adjective or adverb.
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Prepositional phrase
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BECAUSE OF HER FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES , Anne could not go
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Prepositional phrase (adverb)
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BECAUSE SHE HAD FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES, Anne could not go
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Subordinate clause (adverb)
6
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The book ON THE TABLE is mine
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Prepositional phrase (adjective)
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The book THAT IS ON THE TABLE is mine
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Subordinate clause (adjective)
