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Intermediate Practice Exercises - Phrases and Clauses
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1
Identify the infinitive phrase(s) in the following sentence.
He refused to call an attorney.
A)an attorney
B)to call an attorney
C)He refused
2
Identify the adverb phrase(s) in the following sentence.
While in Hungary, my grandmother visited Budapest.
A)While in Hungary
B)my grandmother visited Budapest.
C)my grandmother
3
Identify the adverb phrase(s) in the following sentence.
When in Rome, visit the Vatican.
A)When in Rome
B)the Vatican
C)visit the Vatican
4
Identify the infinitive phrase(s) in the following sentence.
Barring any complications in his plans, Dr. Bergin likes to ski in Quebec and to windsurf in British Columbia.
A)Barring any complications in his plans
B)to ski in Quebec/to windsurf in British Columbia
C)Dr. Bergin likes to ski.
5
Identify the participial phrase(s) in the following sentence.
The bicycle broke apart, scattering metal and rubber everywhere.
A)scattering metal and rubber everywhere
B)The bicycle broke apart
C)rubber everywhere
6
Identify the absolute phrase(s) in the following sentence.
Her goal accomplished, Leslie felt proud.
A)Her goal accomplished
B)Leslie felt proud
C)felt proud
7
Identify the dependent (subordinate) clause (s) in the following sentence.
The children screamed when the lights went out.
A)when the lights went out
B)The children screamed
C)went out
8
Identify the dependent (subordinate) clause(s) in the following sentence.
Although we had little to spend, we ate well.
A)we ate well
B)Although we had little to spend
C)little to spend
9
Identify the dependent (subordinate) clause(s) in the following sentence.
Before you travel to some countries, you will need special vaccinations.
A)Before you travel to some countries
B)to some countries
C)you will need special vaccinations
10
Identify the dependent (subordinate) clause(s) in the following sentence.
She let the students attend class even though they were not registered.
A)She let the students attend class
B)even though they were not registered
C)were not registered





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