Phrases and Clauses

Beth, my sister, stole my computer mouse.

• prepositional phrase

• adjective phrase

• noun phrase

• absolute phrase

Because she was so cold, Holly dropped the snowball and ran inside.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

• Noun Phrase

• Absolute Phrase

With great enthusiasm, she accepted the challenge of leading the team.

• adjective phrase

• adverb phrase

• noun phrase

• prepositional phrase

The dog sleeps inside his crate.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

• noun phrase

• prepositional phrase

The team that beat us advanced to finals.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

• absolute phrase

• participial phrase

The author wrote the words, his memories pouring onto the page.

• absolute phrase

• noun phrase

• adjective phrase

• prepositional phrase

Dad stored the quilt beside the couch.

• noun phrase

• verb phrase

• absolute phrase

• prepositional phrase

Henry studied the notes provided by the teacher.

• adjective phrase

• participial phrase

• adverb phrase

• prepositional phrase

Hoping for great results, everyone gathered around

• Participial Phrase

• Noun Phrase

• Absolute Phrase

• Adjective Phrase

Eating fruit is part of a healthy lifestyle.

• Noun Phrase

• Adjective Phrase

• Adverb Phrase

• Absolute Phrase