Dependent and Independent Clauses Independent ClauseA statement with

Dependent and Independent Clauses �Independent Clause—A statement with a subject and predicate that can stand alone as a sentence. EX: Christine studied for the chemistry quiz. �Dependent Clause—An incomplete thought that is missing either a subject or a predicate. EX: Without my horse.

Subordinate and Coordinate Conjunctions �Coordinate Conjunctions—Words that join two independent clauses. EX: and, but, or, nor, so, yet �Subordinate Conjunctions—Words that join an independent clause and a dependent clause. EX: after, although, because, if, since, than, while

Identify the Subordinate or Coordinate Conjunctions in the sentences below. �Although it was cold outside, we decided to go for a morning run. �He practiced very hard, yet he could not seem to master the piano. �She is known for her kindness and for her friendliness. �They could not walk home because it was raining heavily.

Adverbial, Adjectival, and Noun Phrases �Noun Phrase—A phrase that includes a noun and all of its modifiers. EX: The fat dog on the couch drooled all over the pillows. �Adjectival Phrase—A group of words behaving like an adjective (describing a noun). EX: That final exam was unbelievably difficult. �Adverb Phrase—A group of words that behave like an adverb (describing a verb). EX: He talked in a low voice to avoid being overheard.

Identify the Adverbial, Adjectival, or Noun phrases in each sentence below. �My best friend and I camped in the backyard. �The yellow flowers in the front yard smell nice. �The overweight cat is surprisingly quick. �We sat in silence, waiting for the play to start.