Spoonful #80: Fun with Phrases

What's the difference between PHRASES and CLAUSES? Clauses contain both subjects and verbs, while phrases contain one or the other. In this spoonful, we'll join forces to turn five phrases into sparkling sentences: I'll write two different sentences for each and leave room for you to add your own. Have fun with this and share if you dare!

PHRASE #1: MY COMFORTABLE CHAIR
**Everyone fights to sit in my comfortable chair, even my boxer Honey.

**My comfortable chair is starting to fray, but it's my favorite place to read. 

** (Your turn)

PHRASE #2: A HUNGRY CAT
**A hungry cat meows outside my door, rain or shine.

**A hungry cat pounced atop a field mouse and slurped it down. Yuck!

** (Your turn)

PHRASE #3: MY FAVORITE COOKIES
**My favorite cookies are snickerdoodles with fresh cinnamon.

**Actually, my favorite cookies are whichever ones you want to bake for me!

** (Your turn)

PHRASE #4: THAT CRAZY SQUIRREL
**That crazy squirrel uses our patio furniture as an obstacle course. 

**Every day, that crazy squirrel tries to vault from the Viburnum bush to the bay window to the bird feeder, adjusting its trajectory with each new attempt. 

** (Your turn)

PHRASE #5: TURNS IN CIRCLES AND DANCES
** My boxer Honey turns in circles and dances whenever she wants to get my attention. 

**Maribelle raises her arms, turns in circles, and dances her heart out. 

** (Your turn)
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I hope you enjoyed this latest Spoonful of Grammar and wish you a happy and healthy week ahead. 

Sincerely,
Laura Fineberg Cooper

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