Phrases & Clauses Academic Vocabulary Quiz

What is a phrase?

• A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A group of words that function as a unit but do not have a subject and a verb.

• A group of words that describe the subject of a sentence.

• A group of words that provide a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

Which of the following is an example of a clause?

• "To the store"

• "Although it was raining"

• "With the red hair"

• "On the shelf"

How can you tell an independent clause apart from a dependent clause?

• An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.

• An independent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause can.

• An independent clause does not contain a subject, while a dependent clause does.

• An independent clause is always found at the beginning of a sentence, while a dependent clause is not.

What is the function of a predicate in a sentence?

• To modify the subject of the sentence.

• To provide additional information about the subject.

• To introduce a dependent clause.

• To function as an adverb in the sentence.

Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?

• "The girl with the red hair"

• "On the shelf"

• "Although it was raining"

• "I will go to the party"

What is the role of adverbial phrases in a sentence?

• To provide additional information about a noun or pronoun.

• To function as adjectives in a sentence.

• To provide information about the time, place, manner, or reason of an action or event.

• To contain the verb and give information about the subject.

What is a relative dependent clause?

• A clause that provides additional information about a noun or pronoun and begins with a preposition.

• A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence and contains a subject and a verb.

• A dependent clause that begins with a relative pronoun and provides additional information about a noun or pronoun.

• A phrase that functions as an adverb in a sentence.

Which of the following is an example of an adjectival phrase?

• "To the store"

• "On the shelf"

• "With the red hair"

• "Although it was raining"

Identify the adjectival phrases in this sentence...

The dog with the wagging tail eagerly greeted the visitors at the door.

• greeted visitors

• eagerly greeted

• visitors at the door

• with the wagging tail