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.

1

all or nothing

I know when he's been on your mindThat distant look is in your eye

Identify the prepositional phrases.

1

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.