Phrases and clauses

Front

Throwing papers along the streets.

Back

dependent clause

Front

Broken glass in the alley

Back

dependent clause

Front

Beside old trucks and cars.

Back

phrase

Front

No one lives there.

Back

independent clause

Front

For lights on every corner.

Back

phrase

Front

If the expense is too great.

Back

dependent clause

Front

As he walked home

Back

dependent clause

Front

No one cared about the party.

Back

independent clause

Front

As he ran to catch the ball

Back

dependent clause

Front

Dependent clause in: I refused to go because I had homework to do.

Back

because I had homework to do.