Phrases (definition)
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
Phrase: either no subject or no predicate: never both. Like : Some people
(It) (times) Subject- refering to the period of time, and (was) / best of times (predicate).
I understand this one: Out with the old, in with the new. (No subject)
What do we call these types of clauses: From Canadian Geese flying, to American Eagles soaring.
I can send it, if you want it. (Is the comma here optional?)
They are not trying to avoid a fine: they are refusing to pay out of principle. (Colon: correct here?)
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panda blue 483 What do we call these types of clauses: From Canadian Geese flying, to American Eagles soaring. These are not clauses. A group of words is not a clause unless it expresses a complete proposition, which usually means that it has at least a subject and a main verb.
- panda blue 483 What do we call these types of clauses: From Canadian Geese flying, to American Eagles soaring.
- These are not clauses.
- A group of words is not a clause unless it expresses a complete proposition, which usually means that it has at least a subject and a main verb.
- "from Canadian Geese flying" and "to American Eagles soaring" are prepositional phrases.
- "Out with the old, in with the new" is somewhat of an idiomatic exception to the normal rules.
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panda blue 483What do we call these types of clauses: From Canadian Geese flying, to American Eagles soaring.
These are not clauses. A group of words is not a clause unless it expresses a complete proposition, which usually means that it has at least a subject and a main verb. "from Canadian Geese flying" and "to American Eagles soaring" are prepositional p
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