Phrases and Independent Clauses

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

After the concert

• Phrase

• Independent Clause

• Dependent/Subordinate 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.

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.
The dog chased the mailman even though he had dog treats. 

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

Before class ends

• 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

Independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase?

the orange cat ran quickly

• phrase

• independent clause

• dependent clause