Phrases and Clauses

What is the difference between a phrase and clause?

• A phrase has a subject and a verb; a clause doesn't

• A clause has a subject and a verb; a phrase doesn't

• A clause is a complete sentence; a phrase isn't

• A phrase is a complete sentence; a clause isn't

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1E

If you like video games, you should read Ready Player One.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The world was so much different when I was a kid.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Bring me an egg, so I can make breakfast.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I put the cleaner beneath the sink in the bathroom.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Before you go to work, can you take the garbage out?

• dependent clause

• independent clause

• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Have you seen the latest trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?

• dependent clause

• independent clause

• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I sat on the island, and I ate my ice cream right out of the carton.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

After Daniel crossed the street, he met up with Sam, and they wandered into the arcade.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Although I love airplanes, I've never been on one.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B