Clauses, Phrases, Oh My! Ms. Do KSJC

Phrase A phrase is a _______________________________________ _____________________________, but it does not have a ___________________ doing the verb Ex: Leaving behind the dog ________________________________________ Before the first test Between ignorance and intelligence Broken into thousands of pieces

Clause A clause is a ________________________________________ that/who is actually ______________________ Ex: Since Jordan came off as narcissistic I despise supercilious individuals ___________________________________________ Gatsby is wealthier than most men

Dependent Clauses A dependent clause is a clause that ___________________—it must be accompanied by an _____________________ It is usually marked by a ______________________________ Example marker words (also from your handout from last week): When ___________________ Although Since While Etc.

Independent Clause An independent clause can ___________________________ (it expresses a complete thought) Ex: Daisy is a narcissistic girl. ___________________________________________________. Tom and Myrtle are having an affair.

Clause A clause is a collection of words that has a subject that/who is actually doing the verb Ex: Since Jordan came off as narcissistic I despise supercilious individuals When the saints go marching in Gatsby is wealthier than most men Because Daisy smiled at him

Introductory Clauses Dependent clauses that __________________________ to “set the stage” for the main part of the sentence Ex: Because Gatsby sent over an invitation, Nick decided to attend the party.

Introductory Phrase Also set the stage for the main action of the sentence, but ________________________________________ Ex: Talking absently, it was obvious that Jordan was not paying attention to Nick. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Introductory Words Like ______________________, _____________________, and ____________________create continuity from one sentence to the next (transition words) Ex: Most of Daisy’s characteristics seem supercilious. However, she also seems saturnine.

When to use a comma ____________________________________ After a long introductory phrase

When to not use a comma If the phrase is ___________________ in the meaning Ex: Nick was exhausted after going to Gatsby’s party.

Now you! Please write 3 sentences using an introductory clause, phrase, and word answering the following question: Is Nick a reliable narrator?