Conjunctions

Phrase or clause?

I began to get nervous

• Phrase

• Clause

Phrase or clause?

Coming home for Christmas

• Phrase

• Clause

Phrase or Clause?

Because he needed some attention

• Phrase

• Clause

What kind of clause is the underlined group of words?

I cannot wear this dress because it is too tight.

• Dependent

• Independent

What kind of clause is the underlined group of words?

As long as you have done your chores, you can go to the party.

• Dependent

• Independent

What kind of clause is the underlined group of words?

We'll keep on driving while there's still daylight.

• Dependent

• Independent

What kind of conjunction is the underlind word?

Dad looked sad and worried as he read the letter.

• Coordinating

• Correlative

• Subordinating

What kind of conjunction is the underlined word?

Supper was ready, but the children were not home yet.

• Coordinating

• Correlative

• Subordinating

What kind of conjunction is the underlined word?

John can't speak English, nor can he express himself in Japanese.

• Coordinating

• Correlative

• Subordinating

What kind of conjunction is the underlined words?

The curry is neither spicy nor salty. It is tasteless.

• Coordinating

• Correlative

• Subordinating