Phrases and clauses

State whether the underlined groups of words are phrases or clauses.

1. It was an act of kindness.

• clause

• phrase

2. The sun moves around the earth.

• phrase

• clause

3. I know a man who works in Merchant Navy.

• clause

• phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

4. He wears a chain which is made of gold.

• phrase

• clause

5. We cannot survive without food or water.

• phrase

• clause

Choose whether the underlined part is a phrase or a clause.

6. Faced with so many problems, I decided to get professional help.

• phrase

• clause

7. She arrived to work on time in spite of leaving home so late.

• clause

• phrase

8. Before taking any medicine, I always speak to my doctor.

• phrase

• clause

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

9. In the morning it’s best to get up early.

• clause

• phrase

10. They were annoyed by the baby crying so loudly.

• phrase

• clause