Phrases and Clauses Quick Check
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Question
Which option means “a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and is a complete sentence?”(1 point)
Responses
dependent clause
dependent clause
prepositional phrase
prepositional phrase
independent clause
independent clause
noun phrase
independent clause
To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the definitions of the options and identify which one matches the description given in the question. Let's break down each option:
1. Dependent Clause: A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it relies on an independent clause to make sense.
2. Prepositional Phrase: A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its object, and any modifiers. It does not contain a subject and a predicate necessary for a complete sentence.
3. Independent Clause: An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate and can stand alone as a complete sentence.
4. Noun Phrase: A noun phrase is a group of words centered around a noun that serves as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence. It does not contain a predicate.
Based on the definitions provided, the option that best matches the description "a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and is a complete sentence" is the independent clause. Therefore, the correct answer is: independent clause.
The option that means "a group of words that has a subject and a predicate and is a complete sentence" is independent clause.
The answers are
1. She smiled as she opened the package
2. Independent clause
3. When we went to school in the morning….
4. A clause has a subject and a verb but a phrase does not.
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