Phrases and Clauses Quiz

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

Which of the following is a PHRASE?

• I was embarrassed

• I arrived late

• I forgot my present

• at the party

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

It is important to assign homework to middle school students.

• PHRASE

• CLAUSE

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

High school students still benefit from completing homework.

• PHRASE

• CLAUSE

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

I often write down my thoughts in my journal at the end of the day.

• PHRASE

• CLAUSE

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

Fleas can jump up to 7 inches high.

• PHRASE

• CLAUSE

Is the underlined clause DEPENDENT or INDEPENDENT?

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

• DEPENDENT

• INDEPENDENT

Is the underlined clause DEPENDENT or INDEPENDENT?

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

• DEPENDENT

• INDEPENDENT

Is the underlined clause DEPENDENT or INDEPENDENT?

Everyone sighed when the game was finished.

• DEPENDENT

• INDEPENDENT