Phrases and Clauses

Front

My mom discussed my nervousness with me before dinner.

Back

Prepositional

Front

In the deep end, he paddled slowly from side to side.

Back

Prepositional

Front

Verb modified by the adverb phrase in: 'She works at a television station.'

Back

works

Front

Prepositional phrase in: 'The carpenter hit the nail with a hammer.'

Back

with a hammer

Front

Over my head.

Back

Phrase

Front

Because I was afraid.

Back

Dependent Clause

Front

I didn't get very much sleep.

Back

Independent Clause

Front

That night

Back

Phrase

Front

I knew what happened.

Back

Independent Clause

Front

When I finally got up.

Back

Dependent Clause