1.What is the difference in phrases and clauses used by the writer? Before taking Notes Use the Language of the question to write a sentence that Answers the following questions. 1.What is the difference in phrases and clauses used by the writer? 2. How does the writer use clauses to create style? 3. What words does the writer use to join clauses? 4. What words does the writer use to introduce dependent clauses?

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Phrase or Clause? Clause: Has both a SUBJECT & VERB (MUST have both)There are dependent clauses and independent clauses. Phrase: Missing either subject, verb, or both – like a prepositional phrase

Independent and Dependent Clauses Dependent clauses have a subject and a verb, but they do not express a complete thought. NOT A SENTENCE After we go to the game An independent clause is like a bicycle with a front and back wheel. It must have both a subject and a verb that make a complete thought. We can have dinner.

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Subordinate Clauses How do I know if it is a dependent clause? Begins with a Subordinating Conjunction (AAAWWWWUUBBIS-T) After we go to the game, we can have dinner. Let’s study before you come over to my house.

AAAWWWWUUBBIS-T

Although After As While When Whenever Wherever Until Unless Before Because If Since Though

Functions: Although – opposition After - time As – because/when While – time When – time Whenever – time Wherever – place Until – on condition that Unless – except when, if not Before – earlier than Because – for the reason that If – on condition that Since – from past time/because Though opposition/concession

GRAMMAR NINJAS After As Until Unless Before Since

Why are these words ninjas? They may be a Subordinating Conjunction which begins a subordinate clause or a Preposition which begins a prepositional phrase.

How do I know if the word is functioning as a preposition or subordinating conjunction? Check to make sure you do not have a subject and verb following the word. If there is a S & V = Subordinating Conjunction (Before it rained)it is the subject and rained is a verb. If there is NOT a S & V = Prepositional Phrase (Before the concert)- no subject or verb Ninjafied: Some prepositions may be ninjas and turn into another part of speech (like subordinating conjunctions)..

How do writers join independent clauses? FANBOYS: Formal Term: Coordinating Conjunction Job? To separate words, phrases, and CLAUSES. NEVER begin a sentence/clause with a FANBOY!

FANBOYS F – for A - and N - nor B - but O - or Y - yet S - so

Add theses words to your notes Relative Pronouns – 4W’s and a T who, whom, whose, which, and that A subordinate clause—also called a dependent clause—will begin with a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun and will contain both a subject and a verb. This combination of words will not form a complete sentence.

Use a different color ink to add revisions to your sentences. 1.What is the difference in phrases and clauses used by the writer? 2. How does the writer use clauses to create style? 3. What words does the writer use to join clauses? 4. What words does the writer use to introduce dependent clauses?