Phrases and Clauses

Identify the independent clause.

Although it was raining, Maria went to the park.

Identify the main clause in the sentence.

Students who fail in the test must enroll in extra classes.

Identify the dependent clause.

Brianna eats chocolate whenever she fails in mathematics.

How many dependent clauses are in the sentence.

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.

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Identify the infinitive phrase from the main clause of the sentence.

To impress her girlfriend, Danny did something bad.

How many phrases are included in the sentence?

Letting go is the suitable action for him.

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Identify the main clause in in the sentence.

Evan decided, even before completing the assignment, to give up .

Identify the infinitive phrase from the main clause of the sentence.

Many children like to buy beautiful things because it is interesting.

Identify the gerunds from the main clause of the sentence.

Sleeping soundly through the ringing of the alarm is perfect bliss.

How many phrases are in the sentence.

Sleeping soundly throughout the night is my perfect bliss.

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