Phrases and Clauses

While we were in the park

• Phrase

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

I ran through the house

• Independent Clause

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

Independent clauses express a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

Is this a phrase or a clause?

the emergency drill yesterday

• phrase

• clause

Is this a phrase or a clause?

When we lost the game

• phrase

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Is this a phrase or a clause?

the afternoon rain

• phrase

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Is this a phrase or a clause?

the much-awaited game of the season

• phrase

• independent clause

• dependent clause

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

It is important to assign homework to middle school students.

• PHRASE

• INDEPENDENT CLAUSE

• DEPENDENT CLAUSE

The falcon soared majestically.

• Phrase
• Dependent Clause
• Independent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Because of my best friend

• Phrase

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A