Review the list of dependent clauses and phrases listed below. Label each of the sentences as "simple" or "compound" or "complex" or "compound-complex." Be sure that your punctuation is accurate, and then submit your list below. In the forest (phrase—noun, but no subject and no verb) Smashing against the bat (phrase—verb but no subject) Before our first class (phrase) After the snowstorm (phrase) I am aware of the error (clause—subject and verb) When the saints go marching in (clause) Between a rock and a hard place (phrase) Broken shards of glass (phrase) Because of her beautiful smile (phrase) Because she smiled at him (clause)

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility