Phrases and Clauses

Phrases and Clauses

By Erin Sandler - IXL 7.DD.1 and DD.3

Phrase

What is a phrase?

It is a group of related words in a sentence. Phrases do not express complete thoughts.

• after the concert

• the best class ever

• running to the store​

Multiple Choice

Identify the phrase(s).

• my brother Bob

• the book on the table

• running around in circles

• All of these

Clauses

What is a clause?

Clauses are groups of related words that contain BOTH a subject and a predicate (action). They contain complete thoughts.

• My cell phone is in my locker at school.

• Today, lunch is a delicious chicken patty sandwich.

• I love riding the school bus!​

Multiple Select

Identify the clause(s)

• the book was on the table in the corner

• a fight at breakfast

• learning is fun

• let's go to the movies

Multiple Choice

What is a phrase?

• a group of related words missing a subject OR a predicate.

• a group of related words with a subject A a predicate working together.

Multiple Choice

What is a clause?

• a group of related words containing BOTH a subject or predicate.

• a group of related words missing either a subject or a predicate

Multiple Choice

in the park

• Phrase

• Clause

Multiple Choice

upstairs in my room

• Phrase

• Clause

Multiple Choice

We are in the building.

• Phrase

• Clause

Phrases and Clauses

Sentences can contain both phrases and clauses.

Clauses can be complete sentences.

Rollo was walking. - Clause as a complete sentence.

Rollo was walking on his leash. - Clause + Phrase

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Multiple Choice

Are the underlined words a phrase or a clause?

Hiding under the table, the dog knew he was bad.

• Phrase

• Clause

Multiple Choice

on the very top shelf

• Phrase

• Clause

Multiple Choice

In the following sentence, what is the underlined part?

Linda, a girl in my class, was absent today.

• Phrase

• Clause

Multiple Choice

You are really insane!

• Phrase

• Clause

Multiple Choice

In the following sentence, what is the underlined part?

I study hard so I get good grades.

• Phrase

• Clause

Independent Clauses

• Express a complete thought

• Can stand alone as a sentence

Examples of independent clauses

• The players gathered in the middle of the field.

• I enjoy eating in a restaurant.

• The earth circles around the sun.

Dependent Clauses

• Do not present a complete thought

• Cannot stand alone as a sentence

• Need to be connected with another clause to be a sentence

Examples of dependent clauses

• Before we left the game

• After we left the party

• Because it was raining

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the following sentence is an independent or a dependent clause: If you have made your final decision and are sure

• dependent

• independent

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the following sentence is an independent or a dependent clause: We ate lunch

• indpendent

• dependent

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the following sentence is an independent or a dependent clause: She took great care of the dog and its puppies

• independent

• dependent

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the following sentence is an independent or a dependent clause: After we left the party

• independent

• dependent

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the following sentence is an independent or a dependent clause: The plane took off an hour and a half late

• independent

• dependent

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the following sentence is an independent or a dependent clause: Unless he can get an appointment to see the doctor

• independent

• dependent

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the following sentence is an independent or a dependent clause: I couldn't find it

• independent

• dependent

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the following sentence is an independent or a dependent clause: Don't worry about the lost package

• independent

• dependent

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the following sentence is an independent or a dependent clause: Since the weather is so hot and dry in the desert

• independent

• dependent