Simple English Phrases

Basic English Phrases and Clauses

What Are Phrases and Clauses?

A phrase is a group of words that work together.

• A subject: the youngest girl in the family

• A predicate: took her vitamins

• A prepositional phrase: near the road

• A verb phrase: has gone

• *CAN NOT STAND ALONE*

A clause is a group of words with both a subject and a predicate.

• Example: Sheryl did research on the Internet.

• Example: Garret won his Fortnite game against Mr. Brumgard.

• Example: Chick Fil A has the best chicken sandwich.

• *IS A COMPLETE SENTENCE*

Tell whether these group of words are a phrase or a clause.

Multiple Choice

Tanya went to Switzerland.

• phrase

• clause

Multiple Choice

For three years.

• phrase

• clause

Multiple Choice

To be with her family.

• phrase

• clause

Multiple Choice

SpongeBob and Patrick are best friends.

• phrase

• clause

Multiple Choice

Because her father worked for a Swiss company.

• phrase

• clause