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In the morning, i like to run.
In the morning, I like to run.
Is this a phrase or a clause?
during class
phrase
The computer powered off.
Simple
This is a comparison between two things using the words "like" or "as"
simile
Known as the "Valley of the Sun," this metropolitan area is the 5th largest city in the United States.
Phoenix
Their going to the movies after school.
They're going to the movies after school.
Is this a phrase or a clause?
because Taylor rode her bike
clause
She always wanted to play the guitar, so her parents gifted her a LP-type.
compound
An intentional over-exaggeration in order to make a point.
hyperbole
This Major League Baseball team defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2022 National League Divisional Series.
San Diego Padres
He did not enjoy the food but, she thought it was her favorite meal ever.
He did not enjoy the food, but she thought it was her favorite meal ever.
Is this a dependent or independent clause?
Jordan ran the 200 meter dash
independent
Although he enjoyed biking to school, he was happy to finally buy a car of his own.
complex
A small saying that means one thing literally, but really is meant to mean something else figuratively. Example: "cutting corners"
idiom
An epic science-fiction space-opera, the latest entry in this franchise is titled Andor.
Star Wars
She pitched good during her softball game.
She pitched well during her softball game.
In the following sentence, identify the subordinating conjunction.
Even though it was raining, Susan wanted to go for a walk.
even though
They bake delicious cookies, and their friends always ask them for their recipe even though the recipe is a secret.
compound-complex
The central message of a fictional story; the main point an author is attempting to make about their subject.
theme
This Shakespeare classic is about two young and doomed "star-crossed" lovers.
Romeo and Juliet
She gathered firewood he setup the tent.
She gathered firewood; he setup the tent.
In the following sentence, identify the dependent clause. Include the subordinating conjunction.
The game went into overtime because Edward made an amazing play, but his team ultimately lost.
because Edward made an amazing play
After school on Friday, the group of students walked to Jack in the Box for burgers and ate them before going to the movies.
simple
Identify the following type of figurative language:
Muhammad Ali was Achilles reincarnated. No one was bigger, faster, and stronger than him, and all respected him as the best.
metaphor
Known for having three eras called "Old", "Middle", and "Modern", speakers of this language are called "anglophones".
English