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PHRASE VS CLAUSE
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2. Inas novikasari (4115010028)
3. Listiawati (4115010016)
4. M. farhan satrio (4115010018)
4-teknik perancangan jalan dan jembatan
Politeknik negeri jakarta
2018
Group 1 :
Definition of a phrase
Phrase is a small group of words standing together as a
conceptual unit, typically forming a component af a clause.
(Oxford Dictionary)
The function of a phrase
The function of a phrase depends upon its construction and place
in a sentence. There are 5 function:
1. Verb
2. Subject
3. Object
4. Adjunct
5. Complement
Source : https://www.sltinfo.com/the-function-of-phrases-
within-clauses/
The verb describes actions that are instigated by someone or
some animate being, events that happen, or the state people or
things are in.
Example :
The small child had cuddled the little frightened kitten.
The function of a phrase
As a verb
According to some descriptive systems, every verb in a clause
must have a subject and, in fact, the most common type of clause
does appear to contain both a subject and a verb. If the verb
expresses an action, then the subject is the thing or person
performing the action
Example :
The small child had cuddled the little frightened kitten.
The function of a phrase
As a subject
An object is the somebody or something that is acted upon by
verb.
Example :
The small child had cuddled the little frightened kitten.
The function of a phrase
As an object
The adjunct provides additional circumstantial information
about such things as the time, location, manner, or cause of an
action , event or state. Adjuncts are usually optional elements, as
theis removal does not typically render a clause ungrammatical.
Example :
The small child had cuddled the little frightened kitten yesterday.
The function of a phrase
As an adjunct
A complement fills the same position as an object in a clause and
refers to the same thing as the subject.
Example :
The small child had cuddled the little frightened kitten yesterday.
The function of a phrase
As a complement
The types of a phrase
Phrases are divided into various types depending upon its
function in a sentence. These are the types of a phrases:
1. Noun Phrase
2. Prepositional Phrase
3. Adjective Phrase
4. Adverb Phrase
5. Verb Phrase
6. Gerund Phrase
7. Infinitive Phrase
8. Participle phrase
9. Absolute Phrase
Source : http://www.studyandexam.com/types-of-phrase.html
Noun phrase
A noun phrase contains a noun and other associated words
(usually determiners and modifiers) which modify the noun.
Example :
A women in the window shouted for help.
One of our close relatives bought a beautiful red car.
Noun + modifiers (or determiners)
prepositional phrase
A phrase comprising a prepositional and object of preposition
(noun of pronoun) is called prepositional phrase. It may also
contain other modifiers.
Example :
The kids were laughing at the joker.
He drives the car in a high speed.
He is sleeping on the carpet.
Noun or Pronoun which called the object of
preposition
adjective phrase
Like an adjective it modifies a noun or a pronoun. It comprises of
adjective, modifiers and other words modifying the noun or
pronoun.
Example :
A kid on the roof is looking at the sky. (modifies noun: kid)
She bought a beautiful brown chair. (modifies noun: chair)
He gave me a cup full of tea. (modifies noun: cup)
adverb phrase
Like an adverb, it modifies a verb or other adverb in the sentence.
It contains an adverb and other words (noun, preposition,
modifiers) which, as a whole, act as an adverb phrase.
Example :
He drives a car in very high speed. (modifies noun: drive)
She always speaks in a respectful way. (modifies noun: speak)
He stayed at college for a few hours. (modifies noun: stay)
verb phrase
A verb phrase is the group of main verbs and helping-verbs
(auxiliaries) within a sentence.
Example :
He has taken his annual exam.
She is writing a letter.
infinitive phrase
An infinitive phrase contains an infinitive (to + base form of verb) and
modifiers or other related word linked to thr infinitive. An infinitive
phrase will always acts as a noun, an adjective or verb in the sentence.
Example :
I enjoy to drive a car. (as noun)
She sang a song to please the audience. (as adj modifying verb: sing)
gerund phrase
A gerund phrase is a group of gerund (verb + ing), modifiers and other
related word linked to the gerund. A gerund phrase functions as a noun
in the sentence.
Example :
I enjoy listening to the music. (as noun/as object)
Crying of a baby disturbed me a lot. (as noun/ as subject)
participle phrase
A participle phrase is a group of a present-participle (verb +ing) or
past-participle verb, modifiers and other linked words. Punctuated
with a comma or commas. It always acts as an adj (modifying a noun)
in a sentence.
Example :
The student, raising their hands, need extra page. (modifies
noun: student)
The chair, made of plastic, looks very beautiful. (modifies
noun: chair)
Absoulute phrase
Absoulute phrase is also called a nominative phrase. It consist of a noun
or pronoun, a participle and linked modifiers. It modifies (tells more
about) the sentence. It looks like a clause but lacks true finite verb. It is
seperated by a comma in a sentence.
Example :
She is looking very much happy, her face expressing a shine of
happiness.
Definition of a CLAUSE
• Based on Cambridge Dictionary
A clause is the basic unit of grammar. Typically a main clause is
made up of a subject (s) (a noun phrase) and a verb phrase (v).
Sometimes the verb phrase is followed by other element, e.g
object (o), complements (c), adjuncts (ad).
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/about-words-
clauses-and-sentences/clauses
• A clause may stand as a simple sentence or may join another
clause to make a sentence. Therefore, a sentence consists of
one, two or more clauses.
• Example:
- He is sleeping (one clause)
- I am happy , because I won a prize (two clause)
- I like Mathematics but my brother like Biology, because he
wants to become a doctor (three clause)
TYPES OF
CLAUSES
Main or Independent
Clause
Subordinate or
Dependent Clause
Main or independent clause is a clause that expresses a complete
thought and can stand as a sentence.
• A main clause contains a subject performing a verb
• Every sentence contains at least one main clause
Example :
- The boys kicked the football
- Jane talks slowly at the library
MAIN OR INDEPENDENT CLAUSES
Subordinate or dependent clause is a clause which doesn’t
express complete thought and depends on another clause (main
clause) to complete thought.
• Subordinate clause contains a subject and a verb but can’t
stand alone as a sentence
• A subordinate clause gives extra information about the man
clause
• It can come before or after the main clause but doesn’t make
sense on its own
SUBORDINATE OR DEPENDENT CLAUSE
For example
Although she was clumsy, Harriet caught the netball
SUBORDINATE OR DEPENDENT CLAUSE
This is the main clause...
It contains a subject (Harriet) performing a verb
(caught) and makes sense on its own
For example
Although she was clumsy, Harriet caught the netball
SUBORDINATE OR DEPENDENT CLAUSE
This is the main clause...
It contains a subject (Harriet) performing a verb
(caught) and makes sense on its own
This is a subordinate clause... It is not a
complete idea and doesn’t make sense
without being attached to the main clause.
Main or Subordinate Clause?
Decide whether the underlined section is a main
clause or a subordinate clause
Example MC SC
Emery arrived after the school bell had rung.
Although I was terrified, I crept up the creaking
staircase.
It was raining so we cancelled our picnic.
Despite it being -2°C outside, Frank still didn’t bring his
jumper to school!
On Fridays we normally go swimming but today I forgot
my kit.
The fox slinked through the dense undergrowth and
pounced on the unsuspecting mouse.
Example MC SC
Emery arrived after the school bell had rung. 
Although I was terrified, I crept up the creaking
staircase.
It was raining so we cancelled our picnic.
Despite it being -2°C outside, Frank still didn’t bring his
jumper to school!
On Fridays we normally go swimming but today I forgot
my kit.
The fox slinked through the dense undergrowth and
pounced on the unsuspecting mouse.
Example MC SC
Emery arrived after the school bell had rung. 
Although I was terrified, I crept up the creaking
staircase.

It was raining so we cancelled our picnic.
Despite it being -2°C outside, Frank still didn’t bring his
jumper to school!
On Fridays we normally go swimming but today I forgot
my kit.
The fox slinked through the dense undergrowth and
pounced on the unsuspecting mouse.
Example MC SC
Emery arrived after the school bell had rung. 
Although I was terrified, I crept up the creaking
staircase.

It was raining so we cancelled our picnic. 
Despite it being -2°C outside, Frank still didn’t bring his
jumper to school!
On Fridays we normally go swimming but today I forgot
my kit.
The fox slinked through the dense undergrowth and
pounced on the unsuspecting mouse.
Example MC SC
Emery arrived after the school bell had rung. 
Although I was terrified, I crept up the creaking
staircase.

It was raining so we cancelled our picnic. 
Despite it being -2°C outside, Frank still didn’t bring his
jumper to school!

On Fridays we normally go swimming but today I forgot
my kit.
The fox slinked through the dense undergrowth and
pounced on the unsuspecting mouse.
Example MC SC
Emery arrived after the school bell had rung. 
Although I was terrified, I crept up the creaking
staircase.

It was raining so we cancelled our picnic. 
Despite it being -2°C outside, Frank still didn’t bring his
jumper to school!

On Fridays we normally go swimming but today I forgot
my kit.

The fox slinked through the dense undergrowth and
pounced on the unsuspecting mouse.
Example MC SC
Emery arrived after the school bell had rung. 
Although I was terrified, I crept up the creaking
staircase.

It was raining so we cancelled our picnic. 
Despite it being -2°C outside, Frank still didn’t bring his
jumper to school!

On Fridays we normally go swimming but today I forgot
my kit.

The fox slinked through the dense undergrowth and
pounced on the unsuspecting mouse.

1. A phrase is described as a group of two or more than two
words related to one another, that constitute a single unit. On
the other extreme, the clause is a part of a sentence, that
comprises of a subject (noun phrase) that actively performs
an action (finite verb form).
2. A phrase is a part of a clause or a sentence. As against, a clause
is a sentence fragment.
3. A clause has a subject and verb, whereas a phrase doesn’t have
it
4. A phrase can’t stand alone, as it does not convey a meaning.
In contrast, a clause is a stand-alone statement, which
conveys a thought or idea.
KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PHRASE AND
CLAUSE
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0978414989426-Ppt-Phrases-vs-Clauses.pptx

  • 2. 1. Aland hasbi (4115010009) 2. Inas novikasari (4115010028) 3. Listiawati (4115010016) 4. M. farhan satrio (4115010018) 4-teknik perancangan jalan dan jembatan Politeknik negeri jakarta 2018 Group 1 :
  • 3. Definition of a phrase Phrase is a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component af a clause. (Oxford Dictionary)
  • 4. The function of a phrase The function of a phrase depends upon its construction and place in a sentence. There are 5 function: 1. Verb 2. Subject 3. Object 4. Adjunct 5. Complement Source : https://www.sltinfo.com/the-function-of-phrases- within-clauses/
  • 5. The verb describes actions that are instigated by someone or some animate being, events that happen, or the state people or things are in. Example : The small child had cuddled the little frightened kitten. The function of a phrase As a verb
  • 6. According to some descriptive systems, every verb in a clause must have a subject and, in fact, the most common type of clause does appear to contain both a subject and a verb. If the verb expresses an action, then the subject is the thing or person performing the action Example : The small child had cuddled the little frightened kitten. The function of a phrase As a subject
  • 7. An object is the somebody or something that is acted upon by verb. Example : The small child had cuddled the little frightened kitten. The function of a phrase As an object
  • 8. The adjunct provides additional circumstantial information about such things as the time, location, manner, or cause of an action , event or state. Adjuncts are usually optional elements, as theis removal does not typically render a clause ungrammatical. Example : The small child had cuddled the little frightened kitten yesterday. The function of a phrase As an adjunct
  • 9. A complement fills the same position as an object in a clause and refers to the same thing as the subject. Example : The small child had cuddled the little frightened kitten yesterday. The function of a phrase As a complement
  • 10. The types of a phrase Phrases are divided into various types depending upon its function in a sentence. These are the types of a phrases: 1. Noun Phrase 2. Prepositional Phrase 3. Adjective Phrase 4. Adverb Phrase 5. Verb Phrase 6. Gerund Phrase 7. Infinitive Phrase 8. Participle phrase 9. Absolute Phrase Source : http://www.studyandexam.com/types-of-phrase.html
  • 11. Noun phrase A noun phrase contains a noun and other associated words (usually determiners and modifiers) which modify the noun. Example : A women in the window shouted for help. One of our close relatives bought a beautiful red car. Noun + modifiers (or determiners)
  • 12. prepositional phrase A phrase comprising a prepositional and object of preposition (noun of pronoun) is called prepositional phrase. It may also contain other modifiers. Example : The kids were laughing at the joker. He drives the car in a high speed. He is sleeping on the carpet. Noun or Pronoun which called the object of preposition
  • 13. adjective phrase Like an adjective it modifies a noun or a pronoun. It comprises of adjective, modifiers and other words modifying the noun or pronoun. Example : A kid on the roof is looking at the sky. (modifies noun: kid) She bought a beautiful brown chair. (modifies noun: chair) He gave me a cup full of tea. (modifies noun: cup)
  • 14. adverb phrase Like an adverb, it modifies a verb or other adverb in the sentence. It contains an adverb and other words (noun, preposition, modifiers) which, as a whole, act as an adverb phrase. Example : He drives a car in very high speed. (modifies noun: drive) She always speaks in a respectful way. (modifies noun: speak) He stayed at college for a few hours. (modifies noun: stay)
  • 15. verb phrase A verb phrase is the group of main verbs and helping-verbs (auxiliaries) within a sentence. Example : He has taken his annual exam. She is writing a letter.
  • 16. infinitive phrase An infinitive phrase contains an infinitive (to + base form of verb) and modifiers or other related word linked to thr infinitive. An infinitive phrase will always acts as a noun, an adjective or verb in the sentence. Example : I enjoy to drive a car. (as noun) She sang a song to please the audience. (as adj modifying verb: sing)
  • 17. gerund phrase A gerund phrase is a group of gerund (verb + ing), modifiers and other related word linked to the gerund. A gerund phrase functions as a noun in the sentence. Example : I enjoy listening to the music. (as noun/as object) Crying of a baby disturbed me a lot. (as noun/ as subject)
  • 18. participle phrase A participle phrase is a group of a present-participle (verb +ing) or past-participle verb, modifiers and other linked words. Punctuated with a comma or commas. It always acts as an adj (modifying a noun) in a sentence. Example : The student, raising their hands, need extra page. (modifies noun: student) The chair, made of plastic, looks very beautiful. (modifies noun: chair)
  • 19. Absoulute phrase Absoulute phrase is also called a nominative phrase. It consist of a noun or pronoun, a participle and linked modifiers. It modifies (tells more about) the sentence. It looks like a clause but lacks true finite verb. It is seperated by a comma in a sentence. Example : She is looking very much happy, her face expressing a shine of happiness.
  • 20. Definition of a CLAUSE • Based on Cambridge Dictionary A clause is the basic unit of grammar. Typically a main clause is made up of a subject (s) (a noun phrase) and a verb phrase (v). Sometimes the verb phrase is followed by other element, e.g object (o), complements (c), adjuncts (ad). https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/about-words- clauses-and-sentences/clauses
  • 21. • A clause may stand as a simple sentence or may join another clause to make a sentence. Therefore, a sentence consists of one, two or more clauses. • Example: - He is sleeping (one clause) - I am happy , because I won a prize (two clause) - I like Mathematics but my brother like Biology, because he wants to become a doctor (three clause)
  • 22. TYPES OF CLAUSES Main or Independent Clause Subordinate or Dependent Clause
  • 23. Main or independent clause is a clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand as a sentence. • A main clause contains a subject performing a verb • Every sentence contains at least one main clause Example : - The boys kicked the football - Jane talks slowly at the library MAIN OR INDEPENDENT CLAUSES
  • 24. Subordinate or dependent clause is a clause which doesn’t express complete thought and depends on another clause (main clause) to complete thought. • Subordinate clause contains a subject and a verb but can’t stand alone as a sentence • A subordinate clause gives extra information about the man clause • It can come before or after the main clause but doesn’t make sense on its own SUBORDINATE OR DEPENDENT CLAUSE
  • 25. For example Although she was clumsy, Harriet caught the netball SUBORDINATE OR DEPENDENT CLAUSE This is the main clause... It contains a subject (Harriet) performing a verb (caught) and makes sense on its own
  • 26. For example Although she was clumsy, Harriet caught the netball SUBORDINATE OR DEPENDENT CLAUSE This is the main clause... It contains a subject (Harriet) performing a verb (caught) and makes sense on its own This is a subordinate clause... It is not a complete idea and doesn’t make sense without being attached to the main clause.
  • 27. Main or Subordinate Clause? Decide whether the underlined section is a main clause or a subordinate clause Example MC SC Emery arrived after the school bell had rung. Although I was terrified, I crept up the creaking staircase. It was raining so we cancelled our picnic. Despite it being -2°C outside, Frank still didn’t bring his jumper to school! On Fridays we normally go swimming but today I forgot my kit. The fox slinked through the dense undergrowth and pounced on the unsuspecting mouse. Example MC SC Emery arrived after the school bell had rung.  Although I was terrified, I crept up the creaking staircase. It was raining so we cancelled our picnic. Despite it being -2°C outside, Frank still didn’t bring his jumper to school! On Fridays we normally go swimming but today I forgot my kit. The fox slinked through the dense undergrowth and pounced on the unsuspecting mouse. Example MC SC Emery arrived after the school bell had rung.  Although I was terrified, I crept up the creaking staircase.  It was raining so we cancelled our picnic. Despite it being -2°C outside, Frank still didn’t bring his jumper to school! On Fridays we normally go swimming but today I forgot my kit. The fox slinked through the dense undergrowth and pounced on the unsuspecting mouse. Example MC SC Emery arrived after the school bell had rung.  Although I was terrified, I crept up the creaking staircase.  It was raining so we cancelled our picnic.  Despite it being -2°C outside, Frank still didn’t bring his jumper to school! On Fridays we normally go swimming but today I forgot my kit. The fox slinked through the dense undergrowth and pounced on the unsuspecting mouse. Example MC SC Emery arrived after the school bell had rung.  Although I was terrified, I crept up the creaking staircase.  It was raining so we cancelled our picnic.  Despite it being -2°C outside, Frank still didn’t bring his jumper to school!  On Fridays we normally go swimming but today I forgot my kit. The fox slinked through the dense undergrowth and pounced on the unsuspecting mouse. Example MC SC Emery arrived after the school bell had rung.  Although I was terrified, I crept up the creaking staircase.  It was raining so we cancelled our picnic.  Despite it being -2°C outside, Frank still didn’t bring his jumper to school!  On Fridays we normally go swimming but today I forgot my kit.  The fox slinked through the dense undergrowth and pounced on the unsuspecting mouse. Example MC SC Emery arrived after the school bell had rung.  Although I was terrified, I crept up the creaking staircase.  It was raining so we cancelled our picnic.  Despite it being -2°C outside, Frank still didn’t bring his jumper to school!  On Fridays we normally go swimming but today I forgot my kit.  The fox slinked through the dense undergrowth and pounced on the unsuspecting mouse. 
  • 28. 1. A phrase is described as a group of two or more than two words related to one another, that constitute a single unit. On the other extreme, the clause is a part of a sentence, that comprises of a subject (noun phrase) that actively performs an action (finite verb form). 2. A phrase is a part of a clause or a sentence. As against, a clause is a sentence fragment. 3. A clause has a subject and verb, whereas a phrase doesn’t have it 4. A phrase can’t stand alone, as it does not convey a meaning. In contrast, a clause is a stand-alone statement, which conveys a thought or idea. KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PHRASE AND CLAUSE