1. Clauses and Phrases A clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a verb that complement each other. A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject or a verb that complement each other.

2. Phrase: are word clusters lacking subject and verb combinations. Added slide Clauses and Phrases

3. Phrase example: While collecting data (also a fragment, but not even a subject and verb!) Added slide Clauses and Phrases

4. A related group of words with a subject and predicate is called a clause. A clause that makes sense by itself is an independent clause. A clause that does not make sense by itself is a dependent/subordinate clause. A complex sentence contains an independent and dependent clause.

5. Independent clause Native Americans lived on the island until they were attacked. Dependent clause

6. Answer I or D for independent or dependent clause. 1. if you live on an island______ 2. the tides affect your life______ 3. the water level rises_____ 4. when the tide comes in_____ 5. much of the beach disappears under water_____ 6. until the tide goes out_____