Phrases and Clauses

Identify whether each underlined group of words is a phrase or a clause.

The girl wanted to finish reading the book before the next term starts.

• Phrase

• Clause

The student council works for student welfare.

• Phrase

• Clause

The situation will be more challenging unless everyone cooperates.

• Phrase

• Clause

Humbled by their kindness, she rose above her limitation and vowed to move forward and up.

• Phrase

• Clause

As long as I am around, I will do my best to protect you.

• Phrase

• Clause

There are numerous things students can do to reduce their stress.

• Phrase

• Clause

The chief surgeon, an expert in organ transplant procedures, took her nephew on a hospital tour.

• Clause

• Phrase

They will see each other in the museum at half-past seven.

• Clause

• Phrase

Being an exchange student requires courage and humility.

• Phrase

• Clause

Whenever I get sick, my family rushes me to the nearest hospital.

• Clause

• Phrase