2.  A clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb that functions as part or all of a complete sentence.  There are 2 kinds of clauses: independent and dependent

3.  An independent clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb that can stand alone and make sense.  Sabrina plays the bass guitar.

4.  A dependent clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb that depends on the main clause to give it meaning.  Since Carlotta came home  Since Carlotta came home, her mother has been happy.

5.  A relative clause begins with a relative pronoun such as that, which, or who.  that fell last night  The snow that fell last night is nearly gone.

6.  A phrase is a group of words that go together. It does not have a subject and a verb.  Examples: in the house, to go home, running the computer

7.  In the following groups of words, determine whether they are independent clauses, dependent clauses or phrases.

8. 1. Under the table 2. After I scanned the document 3. I scanned the document. 4. To find a fossil 5. Mr. Darwin found a fossil. 6. Over the bridge and through the woods

9. 1. We chased the wind over the bridge and through the woods. 2. Which is on the floor 3. Find your new socks. 4. Because of the new guidelines 5. Standing on the corner 6. Why are we standing on the corner?