Phrases and Clauses

Front

Identify the independent clause: Although it was raining, Maria went to the park.

Back

Maria went to the park.

Front

Main clause: Students who fail in the test...

Back

Students must enroll in extra classes.

Front

Identify the dependent clause: Brianna eats chocolate whenever she fails in mathematics.

Back

whenever she fails in mathematics

Front

Dependent clauses in: Evan decided, even before he tried to complete the assignment, to give up since he has failed the test a few times and he was discouraged.

Back

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Front

Identify the infinitive phrase from the main clause: To impress her girlfriend, Danny did something bad.

Back

To impress her girlfriend

Front

Phrases in: 'Letting go is the suitable action for him.'

Back

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Front

Main clause in: Evan decided, even before completing the assignment, to give up.

Back

Evan decided to give up

Front

Identify the infinitive phrase: Many children like to buy beautiful things because it is interesting.

Back

to buy beautiful things

Front

Identify the gerunds in the sentence: 'Sleeping soundly through the ringing of the alarm is perfect bliss.'

Back

Sleeping soundly

Front

Phrases in: 'Sleeping soundly throughout the night is my perfect bliss.'

Back

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