Phrases and Clauses

Front

Independent clause: I want that piece of pie.

Back

I want that piece of pie.

Front

Dependent clause: Since I won the trophy,

Back

Since I won the trophy,

Front

Clauses are joined by:

Back

Commas or conjunctions

Front

Pick the PREPOSITION

Back

Around

Front

INFINITIVE:

Back

"To generate"

Front

GERUND: "Swimming is fun"

Back

"Swimming is fun"

Front

Identify the appositive: "Gerry, the plumber, wanted cash"

Back

"Gerry, the plumber, wanted cash"

Front

INDEPENDENT clause: A clause with a NOUN, VERB, and MUST express a complete thought.

Back

A clause with a NOUN, VERB, and MUST express a complete thought.

Front

DEPENDENT clause: A clause with a NOUN, VERB, that does NOT express a complete thought.

Back

A clause with a NOUN, VERB, that does NOT express a complete thought.

Front

The "I don't need no man clause"

Back

Independent clause