Phrases and Clauses

Match the following terms with their appropriate definitions.

• Phrase

• Expresses a complete thought. Usually contains subject and predicate.

• Sentence

• A group of words that contains a subject and a verb that have a relationship.

• Independent Clause

• Contains a subject and a verb; CAN stand alone as its own sentence

• Clause

• A group of 2+ words functioning as a meaningful unit within a sentence or clause. May appear as a sentence fragment.

• Dependent Clause

• Contains a subject and a verb; CANNOT stand alone as its own sentence

Tags

9-12.R6

Which type of clause can stand alone as its own sentence?

Which type of clause CANNOT stand alone as its own sentence?

Match the following groups of words with their correct label.

• Independent Clause

• To read quietly

• Phrase

• As you read quietly

• Dependent Clause

• The students read quietly

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Even though I tried my best

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

While I was walking home from school

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Hitting a home run

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

After dinner

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Because I have soccer practice tomorrow

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I have soccer practice tomorrow

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B