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Clause or Phrase
Identify the clause or phrase
Question | Answer |
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During the night, the gusty wind tore the siding from the house. List the prepositional phrase(s). | During the night / from the house |
The coach said that Clyde could not play because of a broken leg. List the prepositional phrase(s). | Because of a broken leg |
Before he goes to school, John must make his bed and take out the trash so his mother doesn't get upset. List the independent clause. | John must make his bed and take out the trash. |
Although Loren owns a horse, he doesn't ride much. List the dependent clause. | Although Loren owns a horse |
Creative ideas flow freely when the art club brainstorms for a project. List the independent clause. | Creative ideas flow freely. |
Does the entire community want to add a swing set to the park? Identify the prepositional phrase(s). | To the park/ NOT "to add..." because "to add" is an infinitive (to +verb, not to+noun). |
To run up the hill before him, Sam tightly laced up his hiking boots. List the prepositional phrase(s). | up the hill (modifies infinitive "to run"/before him (modifies "hill") |
Even though Georgia wanted to see the movie, she was unable to go because she had to babysit her brother. List the independent clause. | She was unable to go. |
I gathered all the flowers into a bouquet, but I could not find a vase to hold them. List the independent clause. | I gathered all the flowers into a bouquet. |
My new kitten hid under the porch beside the house. List the prepositional phrase(s). | under the porch/beside the house |