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Practice 1. The Simple Sentence Phrases and Clauses

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Instructions

Based on this lesson about phrases and this lesson about dependent and independent clauses, write in the space provided whether each item below is a phrase, an independent clause, or a dependent clause. Remember that an independent clause makes sense by itself, and a dependent clause must be attached to an independent clause.

Example 1: After leaving the part.

Your Answer: phrase

Example 2: After the left the party.

Your Answer: dependent clause

Example 3: He left in a hurry.

Your Answer: independent clause

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1. Some members of my family.

Answer:

phrase

2. Learning science and mathematics.

Your Answer:

phrase

3. Because you made many mistakes.

Your Answer:

dependent clause

4. After he won the competition.

Your Answer:

dependent clause

5. If we can control climate change.

Your Answer:

dependent clause

6. The answers are at the end of the chapter.

Your Answer:

independent clause

7. A major problem with your ideas.

Your Answer:

phrase

8. Having a well balanced diet

Your Answer:

phrase

9. He decided to spend the night in town.

Your Answer:

independent clause.

10. Researchers found and explanation for the phenomenon.

Your Answer:

independent clause

11. When the researcher decided to conduct the experiment.

Your Answer:

dependent clause

12. Even though he was a doctor.

Your Answer:

dependent clause

13. According to a recent study, 45% of Americans believe in ghosts.

Your Answer:

independent clause

14. When the plane arrived late.

Your Answer:

dependent clause

15. Eating healthfully every day can be difficult for busy people.

Your Answer:

independent clause

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