Each statement is either a phrase or a clause.
Which on is which?
1. Peter and Michael
2. Around the corner
3. put it in the closet
4. very slowly
5 when I go to school
1. Peter and Michael - Phrase
2. Around the corner - Phrase
3. Put it in the closet - Clause
4. Very slowly - Phrase
5. When I go to school - Clause
1. Peter and Michael - Phrase
2. Around the corner - Phrase
3. Put it in the closet - Clause
4. Very slowly - Phrase
5. When I go to school - Clause
To determine whether each statement is a phrase or a clause, we need to understand the definitions of these terms:
Phrase: A group of related words that does not contain a subject and a verb relationship. It can function as a noun, verb, adjective, adverb, or preposition.
Clause: A group of words that contains both a subject and a predicate (verb). It can be independent (a complete thought) or dependent (incomplete thought, requiring more information).
Let's analyze each statement:
1. Peter and Michael
- This statement is a phrase. It does not have a verb, so it cannot function as a clause.
2. Around the corner
- This statement is a phrase. It functions as a prepositional phrase, providing information about location.
3. Put it in the closet
- This statement is a clause. It has a subject ("you" implied) and a verb ("put").
4. Very slowly
- This statement is a phrase. It functions as an adverbial phrase, modifying the verb.
5. When I go to school
- This statement is a clause. It has a subject ("I") and a verb ("go").
By analyzing the presence of a subject and a verb within each statement, we can determine whether it is a phrase or a clause.