Question

Phrases and Clauses. Select a paragraph from the book/ newspaper article you read; identify and underline phrases and clauses in a given paragraph. Then, rewrite the paragraph, separating the phrases and clauses to understand their roles in the sentences.

Answer 1

I can provide you with a sample paragraph, identify the phrases and clauses within it, and then rewrite the paragraph separating them to demonstrate their roles.

Here's a hypothetical example:

Original Paragraph:

"The sun, shining brightly in the clear blue sky, warmed the city as people went about their daily activities. Although it was early morning, the streets were bustling with commuters heading to work."

Identified Phrases and Clauses:

Phrases:

"in the clear blue sky,"

"about their daily activities,"

"early morning," "to work"

Clauses:

"The sun, shining brightly,"

"Although it was early morning,"

"the streets were bustling with commuters"

Rewritten Paragraph:

1. The sun warmed the city.

2. Shining brightly in the clear blue sky, the sun warmed the city.

3. People went about their daily activities.

4. Although it was early morning, people went about their daily activities.

5. The streets were bustling with commuters.

6. Although it was early morning, the streets were bustling with commuters heading to work.