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phrases & clauses
a boy band study in
lyrics of love
clausea group of related words containing a subject and a verb
clausea group of related words containing a subject and a verb
Everybody loves “End of the Road” by Boyz II Men.
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dependent clausea clause that does NOT express acomplete thought
Although n’Sync sold more albums
dependent clausea clause that does NOT express acomplete thought
Although n’Sync sold more albums subject
dependent clausea clause that does NOT express acomplete thought
Although n’Sync sold more albums subject verb
dependent clausea clause that does NOT express acomplete thought
Although n’Sync sold more albums subject verbsubordinate
conjunction
Subordinate conjunctions set off dependent clauses.If you can recognize a subordinate conjunction,you can recognize a dependent clause.
after how although if as until when unlesswhenever while where so thatwherever since though because
some subordinate conjunctions.
a clause that DOES express a complete thought
independent clause
independent clausea clause that DOES express a complete thought
the New Kids on the Block are the best boy band.
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independent clausea clause that DOES express a complete thought
the New Kids on the Block are the best boy band.
subject verb
Although n’Sync sold more albums,the New Kids on the Block are the best boy band.
Although n’Sync sold more albums,the New Kids on the Block are the best boy band.
Although n’Sync sold more albums,the New Kids on the Block are the best boy band.
dependent clause
independent clause
Which one expresses a complete thought?
God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You
Your love is like a river, peaceful and deep.Your soul is like a secret that I never could keep.When I look into your eyes, I know that it's true.God must have spent a little more time on you.
Look at the exampleon your handout.
Underline each dependent clause.hint: there are TWO.
Circle each independent clause.hint: there are FOUR.
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God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You
Your love is like a river, peaceful and deep.Your soul is like a secret that I never could keep.When I look into your eyes, I know that it's true.God must have spent a little more time on you.
dependent clause
1
God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You
Your love is like a river, peaceful and deep.Your soul is like a secret that I never could keep.When I look into your eyes, I know that it's true.God must have spent a little more time on you.
dependent clause
1
2
God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You
Your love is like a river, peaceful and deep.Your soul is like a secret that I never could keep.When I look into your eyes, I know that it's true.God must have spent a little more time on you.
dependent clause independent clause
1
God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You
Your love is like a river, peaceful and deep.Your soul is like a secret that I never could keep.When I look into your eyes, I know that it's true.God must have spent a little more time on you.
dependent clause independent clause
2
God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You
Your love is like a river, peaceful and deep.Your soul is like a secret that I never could keep.When I look into your eyes, I know that it's true.God must have spent a little more time on you.
dependent clause independent clause
3
God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You
Your love is like a river, peaceful and deep.Your soul is like a secret that I never could keep.When I look into your eyes, I know that it's true.God must have spent a little more time on you.
dependent clause independent clause
4
phrasea group of related words that does not contain asubject-verb relationship(a phrase is missing EITHER a verb or subject)
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASEa preposition, a noun or pronoun that serves as the object of the preposition, and, more often than not, an adjective or two that modifies the object
in the front row / of a Boyz II Men concert
all or nothing
I know when he's been on your mindThat distant look is in your eye
Identify the prepositional phrases.
all or nothing
I know when he's been on your mindThat distant look is in your eye
Identify the prepositional phrases.
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all or nothing
I know when he's been on your mindThat distant look is in your eye
Identify the prepositional phrases.
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2
Construct one verse to a boy band love song. Your verse must contain at least:
- two dependent clauses- two independent clauses- two prepositional phrases
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“my love” justin timberlake
YOU MAY WORK WITH ONE OTHER PERSON.
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