Clauses and Phrases Practice

Multiple Choice

Identify whether the underlined part of the sentence below is a dependent or an independent clause.

Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Multiple Choice

Identify whether the underlined part of the sentence below is a dependent or an independent clause.

If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Multiple Choice

Identify whether the underlined part of the sentence below is a dependent or an independent clause.

Because he forgot his umbrella, he got soaked walking home.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Multiple Choice

Identify whether the underlined part of the sentence below is a dependent or an independent clause.

She stayed up late because she had to finish her project.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Open Ended

Write your own sentence with ONE independent clause and ONE dependent clause.

Underline your independent clause.

Multiple Choice

What part of the sentence below is the underlined phrase describing or clarifying?

He bakes cakes every Sunday.

• The subject (he)

• The verb (bakes)

• The direct or indirect object (cakes)

Multiple Choice

What part of the sentence below is the underlined phrase describing or clarifying?

The continually sputtering boat finally broke down.

• The subject (boat)

• The verb (broke down)

Multiple Choice

What part of the sentence below is the underlined phrase describing or clarifying?

The space under the gray shed is overgrown and needs to be cleared out.

• The subject (space)

• The verb (is)

• The verb (needs)

​If you want more practice with clauses and phrases or have questions, reach out to Ms. Hulbert!