Grammar Independent Clause Subordinate Clause Infinitive phrases APPLICATION

Grammar

Independent Clause Subordinate Clause Infinitive phrases APPLICATION: GETTING TO KNOW YOU POEM

Independent Clause �An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. An independent clause is a sentence. �Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz.

Subordinate Clause �subordination changes sentences so that one becomes dependent upon the other sentence—it is subordinated to the other sentence. �subordination words and clauses do not always go between sentences: �after, although, as if, because, before, even if, even though, for, if only, rather than, since, that, though, unless, until, when, where, whereas, wherever, whether, which, while

Subordinate words �after, although, as if, because, before, even if, even though, for, if only, rather than, since, that, though, unless, until, when, where, whereas, wherever, whether, which, while

�Example: �More students at the college are biking, walking, or carpooling. The price of gasoline is continuing to rise. � Because the price of gasoline is continuing to rise, more students at the college are biking, walking, or carpooling.

�Infinitive phrases �An Infinitive Phrase is a group of words consisting of an infinitive and the modifier(s) and/or (pro)noun(s) or noun phrase(s) that function as the actor(s), direct object(s), indirect object(s), or complement(s) of the action or state expressed in the infinitive, such as: �We intended to leave early. �The infinitive phrase functions as the direct object of the verb intended.

“Getting to Know You” �Write a poem about yourself, using a subordinate clause, infinitive phrases, and an independent clause. Follow the pattern below: �A subordinate clause � An independent clause �An infinitive phrase � A final independent clause.

Gerunds and Participles APPLICATION: PHRASE POEM

Gerunds �“-ing” verb that functions as a noun. �Gerund phrase- gerund + complements and modifiers �Example: Gerund: Walking Gerund phrase: Walking in the moonlight is a romantic way to end a date (subject of the sentence) He particularly enjoyed walking in the moonlight with his girlfriend. (object of the preposition) Walking the dog is not my favorite task. (subject)

Participles �Verb form (past or present) that functions like an adjective. �Participial phrase : participle + modifiers �Examples: Blinded by the light, Sarah walked into the concert hall. Swimming for his life, John crossed the English Channel.

Application – Phrase Poem Subject: First week of school �Pattern Gerund phrase as the subject finish sentence with a rhyme Gerund phrase as the subject Finish sentence with a rhyme Gerund phrase as the subject finish sentence with a rhyme Participial phrase