phrases and clauses oh my!

Front

Mowing the lawn is a difficult but essential chore.

Back

gerund

Front

Tim polishing his car.

Back

gerund

Front

Tim polishing his car.

Back

independent clause

Front

Breaking down the boxes caused my hands to ache.

Back

gerund

Front

Breaking down the boxes caused my hands to ache.

Back

infinitive

Front

Typing for a long time hurts my wrists.

Back

gerund

Front

Josie handed Caleb a book to borrow over break.

Back

infinitive

Front

Josie handed Caleb a book to borrow over break.

Back

independent clause

Front

Playing in the sand is a must at the beach.

Back

gerund

Front

Playing in the sand is a must when visiting the beach.

Back

dependent clause