Independent clauses Vs Dependent clauses
If Cohen comes to class late.
dependent
He was a great baseball player, and she was a beautiful dancer.
Compound
The dog chased the squirrel around the tree.
Prepositional phrase
There must have been something in the water.
verb phrase
The student is thinking hard.
Action or linking?
linking
Our planets revolve around the sun.
independent
We ate lunch before electives because it was Friday.
Complex
The extra sharp pencil kept breaking on my paper.
noun phrase
My teacher, Mrs. Horaist, is wonderful.
appositive
The dog caught the ball.
Active or passive?
Since we never go to the movies.
Dependent
Even though I don't like Pepsi, I enjoy Dr. Pepper.
complex
To travel to every country is my dream.
Infinitive phrase
My dog always barks at the mailman.
prepositional phrase
You will have a grammar test tomorrow!
What tense is the verb?
Future
Waiting to have my car's oil changed is boring.
Independent
Yesterday was Tuesday, and today is Wednesday because tomorrow is Thursday.
Compound complex
Cleaning the house is never fun.
Gerund phrase
Allison, confused by the text she just received, responded with a question mark.
Participle
I have one brother with red hair.
What tense is the verb?
present
He swam.
independent
She was always extremely nice and very kind to everyone.
simple
Participle phrase
The wonderful 8th grade teachers love you
noun phrase
The book was returned to the library by the student.
Active or passive?
passive