Types of Phrases and Clauses

Identify the clause: Because I was hungry, I made a simple dinner with eggs.

• Independent (main)

• Dependent (subordinate)

Identify the clause: Until I see significant progress, you will be on restriction.

• Independent (main)

• Dependent (subordinate)

Identify the clause: I like eating eggs.

• Independent (main)

• Dependent (subordinate)

Identify the clause: Sam needs new classes since he can’t see far off things.

• Independent (main)

• Dependent (subordinate)

Identify the clause: What I had for breakfast gave me heartburn.

• relative clause

• noun clause

• adverbial clause

Identify the clause: After her appointment at the orthodontist, Danielle cooked eggs for dinner because she could easily chew an omelet.

• noun clause

• adverbial clause

• independent clause

Identify the clause: Michelle screamed when she saw the spider that dangled from the one clean bathroom towel.

• noun clause

• relative clause

• adverbial clause

Identify the clause: The wonderful thing about English teachers is that they all get along so well.

• noun clause

• independent clause

• adverbial clause

Identify the clause: If you like eating eggs, you need to find some good egg recipes.

• independent (main) clause

• dependent (subordinate) clause

• adverbial clause

Identify the clause: While you were partying, I was at home studying.

• independent (main) clause

• dependent (subordinate) clause