Phrases and Clauses

Crayfish are often associated with water, but the prairie crayfish can be found in pastures, where they live in underground burrows.

Is the bolded word group a phrase or a clause?

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• Clause

Although poisonous and potentially deadly, puffer fish are a delicacy in countries like Japan and China.

Is the bolded word group a phrase or a clause?

• Phrase

• Clause

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Inspirational leader Mohandas Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, directed India's fight for independence against British rule.

Is the bolded word group a phrase or a clause?

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• Clause

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Gongs, circular metal percussion instruments, originated in China, where they were—and sometimes still are—used in ceremonial events.

Is the bolded word group a phrase or a clause?

• Phrase

• Clause

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Humans have unique fingerprints, and this holds true even for identical twins.

Is the bolded word group a phrase or a clause?

• Phrase

• Clause

Is the highlighted word group an independent or dependent clause?

• Independent

• Dependent

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the highlighted word group an independent or dependent clause?

• Independent

• Dependent

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the highlighted word group an independent or dependent clause?

• Independent

• Dependent

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the highlighted word group an independent or dependent clause?

• Independent

• Dependent

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B