Phrases and Clauses

What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?

• A phrase has a subject and a verb, while a clause doesn't.

• A phrase doesn't have a subject and a verb, while a clause does.

• A phrase is a complete idea, while a clause is incomplete.

• A phrase is a dependent clause, while a clause is an independent clause.

Which of the following is an example of a clause?

• Jeff can't test the prototype indoors.

• Before testing the prototype.

• Wendy puts on safety gear.

• The first word group has no subject.

What makes a clause dependent?

• Having multiple subjects and verbs.

• Being a complete idea.

• Having a subordinating conjunction.

• Having an independent clause.

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Before Jayne booked a clown for the office party.

• She ran it by the team.

• The subordinating conjunction makes it incomplete.

• An introductory phrase also often needs a comma.

What punctuation is used to separate dependent clauses and phrases from independent clauses?

• Period

• Comma

• Semicolon

• Colon

What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

• To connect independent clauses.

• To separate dependent clauses.

• To make a clause dependent.

• To introduce an introductory phrase.

What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'Before booking a clown for the office party, Jane ran it by the team.'?

• Before booking a clown for the office party, Jane ran it by the team.

• Before booking a clown for the office party Jane ran it by the team.

• Before booking a clown for the office party Jane, ran it by the team.

• Before booking a clown for the office party Jane ran, it by the team.

What should be used to separate an introductory phrase from the rest of the sentence?

• Period

• Comma

• Semicolon

• Colon

What should be used to connect independent clauses?

• Period

• Comma

• Semicolon

• Colon

What will be covered in the next video?

• Subordinating conjunctions

• Coordinating conjunctions

• Dependent clauses

• Phrases