English rules lesson 1-3

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Phrase

our cat Samie

Dependent Clause

with one loud squall

Complete Sentence

With one loud squall, our cat Samie scooted under the barn.

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Phrase

the glow of the fire

Dependent Clause

as I sat there in silence

Complete Sentence

As I sat there in silence, the glow of the fire grew larger.

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Phrase

sparkled like a white star in the heavens

Dependent Clause

as I struck a match

Complete Sentence

As I struck a match, the smaller cup sparkled like a white star in the heavens.

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Video on Sentence Fragments

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Brain Pop

http://www.brainpop.com/english/grammar/sentencefragments/

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Practice – Complete Sentence or Sentence Fragment?

I found some slick little trails out in the garden down under some tall hollyhocks.

Once I decided to make friends with him.

Thinking they were game trails.

Mama had another talk with Papa.

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Go to your Student Packet and complete Lesson 1 Practice for English.