Section A: Write C if this is a clause (with action). Write P if the group of words is a phrase (no action).
1. over the bridge
2. through the back window
3. If the dog runs away
4. while I wash the car
5. into the mailbox
6. after dinner
7. the rain stopped
8. before the train gets to the station
Section B: Look at each clause. Write ind if the clause is independent. Write sub if the clause is subordinate.
9. I rode the train to the city.
10. If the train gets there on time
11. The letter fell out of my bag.
12. He opened the door.
13. When she dropped her purse
14. While we listen to music
15. John’s mother drove him to school.
16. Because it’s going to snow.
Section C: Decide if the sentence has parallel structure. Write yes for parallel structure. Write no if parallel structure is missing.
17. When I was in college, I barely studied, I didn’t want to go to class, and sometimes I overslept.
18. The doctor told me to ice my arm, get some rest, and come back in two weeks.
19. My neighbor’s yard has tall trees, fragrant flowers, and is really big.
20. My neighbor’s yard has tall tress, fragrant flowers, and comfortable chairs.
Answers: 1-P, 2-P, 3-C, 4-C, 5-P, 6-P, 7-C, 8-C, 9-ind, 10-sub, 11-ind, 12-ind, 13-sub, 14-sub, 15-ind, 16-sub, 17-no, 18-yes, 19-no, 20-yes.