Phrases and Clauses

Which of the following is a CLAUSE?

• we walked slowly

• before the halls

• around the block

• heard the sirens

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is a CLAUSE?

• we walked slowly

• before the halls

• around the block

• heard the sirens

Which of the following is a PHRASE?

• I will never go again

• I am feeling ill

• See the movie later

• That restaurant is unclean

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is a PHRASE?

• I was embarrassed

• I arrived late

• I forgot my present

• at the party

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the underlined word group as a PHRASE or a CLAUSE.

It is important to assign homework to middle school students.

• PHRASE

• CLAUSE

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the underlined word group as a PHRASE or a CLAUSE.

High school students still benefit from completing homework.

• PHRASE

• CLAUSE

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the underlined word group as a PHRASE or a CLAUSE.

Fleas can jump up to 7 inches high.

• PHRASE

• CLAUSE

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the underlined clause DEPENDENT or INDEPENDENT?

I can visit them soon because I have time off work.

• DEPENDENT

• INDEPENDENT

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the underlined clause DEPENDENT or INDEPENDENT?

After my friend ate the sandwich, she felt really sick.

• DEPENDENT

• INDEPENDENT

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the underlined clause DEPENDENT or INDEPENDENT?

Everyone sighed when the game was finished.

• DEPENDENT

• INDEPENDENT

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B