Clauses & PhrasesATI TEAS 7 cheat sheet

Subject + verb, or not

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The Difference

A clause has a subject AND a verb
A phrase does not

Clause Types

Independent — stands alone
Dependent (subordinate) — needs an independent clause

Phrase Types

Prepositional — in the room
Participial — walking quickly
Infinitive — to study
Appositive — renames a noun

Why It Matters

Punctuation rules depend on which one you are joining

Key takeaway

Subject + verb, or not

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