An independent clause are clauses that can stand alone.

• True

• False

A dependent clause are clauses that can stand alone.

• True

• False

What is a clause?

• an incomplete thought

• a complete thought

• an animal

• a type of poem

What is a phrase

• a complete thought

• an animal

• a type of poem

• an incomplete thought.

Is the underlined a phrases or clauses?

Before taking any medicine, I always speak to my doctor.

• phrases

• clauses

Is the underlined a phrases or clauses?

Having always been keen on caring for people, Susan decided to become a nurse.

• phrases

• clauses

Is the underlined a phrases or clauses?

They were annoyed by the baby crying so loudly.

• phrases

• clauses

Is the underlined a phrases or clauses?

Although injured, John managed to crawl to safety.

• phrases

• clauses

Is the underlined a phrases or clauses?

I like the pink shirt and pink shoes.

• phrases

• clauses

Is the underlined a phrases or clauses?

We sat there admiring the sunset. I was astonished.

• phrases

• clauses