Is there any good book talking about clauses and phrases?

Question

All grammar books I found underplay clauses and phrases; examples they give are simple and easy to understand, but in reality there are lots of long sentences made up of several clauses and phrases which confuse me often. Is there any good book for this part? I really don't understand why grammar books are generous to punctuation but mean to clauses and phrases.

Answer 1

Hello! You pose an interesting question. I have two recommendations for you that I personally use and have found helpful!

Words, Phrases, Clauses 3rd Edition

by Edward J. Fox (Author), Malcolm Moore (Author)

&

Clauses & Phrases (Straight Forward Advanced English) Paperback – June 1, 1993

by Cecily Cleveland (Author)

Both are available on Amazon.

Answer 2

Hello,

My name is Nicole P. I am one of the Wyzant Tutors. I came across your question and tried to locate an old textbook that I used to utilize to teach my sixth graders years ago. It was a very useful reference textbook that provided excellent examples of "phrases" and "clauses". I believe that particular textbook is no longer used, but during my search for the textbook for you I found a website that you may find very useful in answering your questions on this particular topic. It is called StudyandExam. Specifically, the website is as follows: - https://www.studyandexam.com/clause-phrase.html . It appears extremely helpful in answering the questions that you have. The exercises appear to supply both short and longer sentences utilizing examples of clauses and phrases. Basically, the website provides exercises and also gives you exams to perfect this particular area of study.

If you would like 1-on-1 online sessions, I am available to coordinate my schedule with you if you require additional assistance. I am available on weekdays and I am also available every weekend from Friday through Sunday. Please review my weekend hours as they do vary. Thank you, I look forward to working with you!

Answer 3

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/48652373193819117?q=clauses+and+phrases&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS800US800&biw=945&bih=749&dpr=2&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX4O8K5eGduEqZnZrk8Baafqitkq9EmeE-0wJ7Avd_3r44SZkLa4JTGEkn0W3JmfWyHsWNPHoKyyJ_qeFUMtBJqt6Z7qJ8lByLiYgYbpBcigchN1rHBIZAFPVH70lcKccAE_ECx59WzxxIr-xksIH7w&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiYncL096XiAhWv11kKHTnYCqYQ8wII6QI

This book is ALL about clauses and phrases!

Here are some other options, depending on the level you are looking for:

-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Clauses-and-Phrases-Grammar-Unit-for-L71A-2034423?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2v7mBRC1ARIsAAiw34_g5W1kBYaEqKKKwWLVYvs3-inmIlpJsCsUn6LngkG8Js13PtUDy3kaAq8WEALw_wcB

-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Clauses-and-Phrases-4-Types-of-Sentences-Grammar-Ninja-445378?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2v7mBRC1ARIsAAiw34_9-Lz3T-ItcACKcGDNzb7u9rG79Va_hWNv8Qn7nxTSNcd7SuKfYNEaAibkEALw_wcB

-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Phrases-and-Clauses-Grammar-Set-Presentation-Notes-Activities-1824961?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2v7mBRC1ARIsAAiw34_O2KKO96OvaB__KYXEtqTYbQzlmAPgZraRJGi6AG7vsXr0aKezOSUaAg1kEALw_wcB

-https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/words-phrases-clauses-edward-fox/1120723894?ean=9781877653452&pcta=n&st=PLA&sid=BNB_ADL+Core+Good+New+Textbooks+-+Desktop+Low&sourceId=PLAGoNA&dpid=tdtve346c&2sid=Google_c&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2v7mBRC1ARIsAAiw34-f2HV0NKbQidyJ-IRKijYor0c1vVjXyNKACCOOEvfg7ZuR7y6AiZAaAkMzEALw_wcB