Topic: Clauses and Phrases
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, I shall be able to:
i. Explain what clause and phrase are
ii.List the types of clauses and phrases
iii.Explain the types of clauses and phrases
with sentence examples.
What is a Clause?
A clause is a group of words that contains
a subject and a verb. A clause can be an
independent, dependent clause. While an
independent clause can stand alone,
dependent, clauses does not make sense
by themselves.
Examples of Dependent and Independent Clauses
Dependent Clauses:
 While the president was busy speaking.
 When the tree was felled.
 Because Mr. Chris was not in school
 Since you have chosen to disobey me.
Independent Clause:
 The governor was making calls.
 Breeze was blowing gently.
 The students were making noise.
 I will take away your privileges.
Phrases
A phrase is a group of words that does not contain
a finite verb and does not make a complete sense.
Examples:
The tall Nigerian Girls…
The president of the country…
Squeezing life out of the monkey
The newly released song of the musician
Gossiping while driving.
Classwork
1.
write 3 sentences that contain
Dependent clauses and underline the
dependent clauses.
2. Write out 2 sentences and
underline the phrase in the
sentences.