Clause and Phrase

Charlie has a hard time sticking to a diet, because he really loves rich, sweet desserts. 

• independent clause
• dependent clause
• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Our dog will run away if the gate is left open.

• independent clause
• dependent clause
• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

After the game, we went to Yogli Mogli for frozen yogurt.

• independent clause
• dependent clause
• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Before I went to school, I had a huge cup of coffee.

• dependent clause
• independent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Charlie has a hard time sticking to a diet, because he really loves rich, sweet desserts. 

• independent clause
• dependent clause
• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

His new personal trainer, Adriana Bongiorno, thinks Charlie may be a lost cause. 

• independent clause
• dependent clause
• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Our dog will run away if the gate is left open.

• independent clause
• dependent clause
• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

We can’t use that photograph because Maria blinked while it was taken.

• PHRASE
• DEPENDENT CLAUSE
• INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Books on every conceivable subject surrounded and towered over Mario; he couldn’t have been happier.

• PHRASE
• DEPENDENT CLAUSE
• INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The main ship stayed in orbit around the distant planet, but the probe plunged toward the surface.

• PHRASE
• DEPENDENT CLAUSE
• INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B