Phrases and Clause

Read the following group of words and identify it as a phrase, independent clause, or dependent/subordinate clause.

The mascot jumped through a flaming hoop

• Phrase

• Independent Clause

• Dependent/Subordinate Clause

Read the following group of words and identify it as a phrase, independent clause, or dependent/subordinate clause.

Following the field trip 

• Phrase

• Independent Clause

• Dependent/Subordinate Clause

Read the following group of words and identify it as a phrase, independent clause, or dependent/subordinate clause.

Because it rained yesterday

• Phrase

• Independent Clause

• Dependent/Subordinate Clause

Read the following group of words and identify it as a phrase, independent clause, or dependent/subordinate clause.

Monday is the worst day of the week

• Phrase

• Independent Clause

• Dependent/Subordinate Clause

Read the following sentence carefully and identify the part in red as a phrase, independent clause, or subordinate/dependent clause.
Although math makes me nervous, I did well on my test.

• Phrase

• Independent Clause

• Dependent/Subordinate Clause

Read the following sentence carefully and identify the part in red as a phrase, independent clause, or subordinate/dependent clause.
The dog ran through the gate to get to the mailman. 

• Phrase

• Independent Clause

• Dependent/Subordinate Clause

Read the following sentence and identify the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE only.
John runs while Jim skates in the park.

• While Jim skates.

• John runs.

• In the park.

Read the following sentence and identify the DEPENDENT/SUBORDINATE CLAUSE only.
Even though I am thirteen, my parents will not let me see violent movies.

• My parents will,

• Not let me see,

• Even though I am thirteen,

• My parents will not let me see violent movies.

Match the following terms with their appropriate definitions.

• Sentence

• A group of words that contains a subject and a verb that have a relationship.

• Clause

• Contains a subject and a verb; CAN stand alone as its own sentence

• Phrase

• Contains a subject and a verb; CANNOT stand alone as its own sentence

• Independent Clause

• Expresses a complete thought. Usually contains subject and predicate.

• Dependent Clause

• A group of 2+ words functioning as a meaningful unit within a sentence or clause. May appear as a sentence fragment.

Which type of clause can stand alone as its own sentence?