Sentence Structure: Phrases/Clauses
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Identify each group of underlined words as a prepositional phrase, a dependent/subordinate clause or an independent clause.
- 1.1. The librarian took from her desk a new edition of one of the classics.
- A.
Prepositional phrase
- B.
Independent clause
- C.
Dependent/subordinate clause
- 2.2. It is unfortunate that Mr. Jones will not return.
- A.
Prepositional phrase
- B.
Independent clause
- C.
Dependent/subordinate clause
- 3.3. The man whose neck was broken has recovered completely.
- A.
Prepositional phrase
- B.
Independent clause
- C.
Dependent/subordinate clause
- 4.4. Gayle is the one for whom you are looking.
- A.
Prepositional phrase
- B.
Independent clause
- C.
Dependent/subordinate clause
- 5.5. If the manager is unable to help, try the assistant manager.
- A.
Prepositional phrase
- B.
Independent clause
- C.
Dependent/subordinate clause
- 6.6. Many books of mysteries and detective stories are found in our library.
- A.
Prepositional phrase
- B.
Independent clause
- C.
Dependent/subordinate clause
- 7.7. Because my wife entered the pie contest, I was unable to be a judge.
- A.
Prepositional phrase
- B.
Independent clause
- C.
Dependent/subordinate clause
- 8.8. The report that the island is under water is misleading.
- A.
Prepositional phrase
- B.
Independent clause
- C.
Dependent/subordinate clause
- 9.9. The city council objected when the mayor changed his mind.
- A.
Prepositional phrase
- B.
Independent clause
- C.
Dependent/subordinate clause
- 10.10. Our work on the planning committee includes all kinds of new ideas and concepts.
- A.
Prepositional phrase
- B.
Independent clause
- C.
Dependent/subordinate clause
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