A base phrase is simply a phrase with a basic structure. Here are the elements to look at for when trying to identify a base phrase.
It is positive (so no negative form; it doesn't contain «ne pas»).
It is affirmative (not the interrogative or exclamative form ; its punctuation is as period, not a ? or !).
It is active (which means the subjects does the action rather than being passive). Ex : Le chat mange la nourriture (= active). La nourriture est mangée par le chat (= passive).
It is neutral (not emphatic), meaning that there is no emphasis put on one of its constituant (c'est jérémie qui a bu le café = emphasis on Jérémie, because of the «c'est... qui» / it is jeremy that drank the coffee vs jeremy drank the coffee).
It is personnal (has a pronoun or a defined subject). Ex : The clouds produce rain = personnal vs It is raining (impersonnal, what is it?)
I hope that helps you a little. Here is the link to our study sheet on the base phrase. It is in French, but you may find some good examples. Don't hesitate to rewrite to us if you need anything else ! :)
Sarah G.
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A base phrase is simply a phrase with a basic structure. Here are the elements to look at for when trying to identify a base phrase.
I hope that helps you a little. Here is the link to our study sheet on the base phrase. It is in French, but you may find some good examples. Don't hesitate to rewrite to us if you need anything else ! :)
Sarah G.
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