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Demonstrate Command of English Grammar and Usage
July 22, 2025
Shivohm Karogal
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These revision notes explain that a phrase is a group of related words without a subject and verb, while a clause contains both and can be independent or dependent. They also outline basic sentence structures—simple, complex, and compound—and emphasize the importance of using correct modifiers, warning against dangling modifiers that cause confusion.
Phrase vs. Clause
Phrase: A group of related words (e.g., on the table).
Clause: Includes a subject and verb; can be independent or dependent.
Independent: The dog barked.
Dependent: ...because the cat ran away.
Sentence Structures
Simple: The cat ate the rat.
Complex: James ate pizza before it began to rain.
Compound: The cats took a shower, and they ate their food.
Correct Modifiers
Avoid dangling modifiers (e.g., “Running down the street, the tree looked strange.” → Who's running?)