6th Gr. Phrases/Clauses Review

“We were waiting for the train while Betty was still inside the mall.”

• Independent Clause

• Subordinate (dependent) Clause

• Neither

“Before the runner could get to home plate, the catcher must tag the batter..”

• Independent Clause

• Subordinate (dependent) Clause

• Neither

“The herd of sheep was put in a more secure pen after one group had escaped.”

• Independent Clause

• Subordinate (dependent) Clause

• Neither

“Jane danced even though the music had stopped.”

• Independent Clause

• Subordinate (dependent) Clause

• Neither

“Our teacher showed us some samples before she began the project.”

• Independent Clause

• Subordinate (dependent) Clause

• Neither

She wore a pair of mittens that was made of wool.

• Independent Clause

• Subordinate (dependent) Clause

• Neither

Brenda was late because her train was caught in a thunderstorm.

• Independent Clause

• Subordinate (dependent) Clause

• Neither

Is this the same artist who also makes beautiful silver jewelry?

• Independent Clause

• Subordinate (dependent) Clause

• Neither

She played computer games that helped her learn.

• Independent Clause

• Subordinate (dependent) Clause

• Neither

The main character in the story is a young boy.

• Prep Phrase

• Appositive Phrase

• Independent Clause

• Subordinate (dependent) Clause