Grammar and Mechanics Unit Review

What is the DIFFERENCE between a PHRASE and a CLAUSE?

• A phrase is a group of words without a subject and a verb, but a clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a verb.

• A phrase is a group of words with both a subject and a verb, but a clause is a group of words without a subject and a verb.

• A phrase is a group of words that tells what a subject does, and a clause is a group of words that gives more details about a verb.

• A phrase is a group of words that gives more details about a verb, and a clause is a group of words that gives more details about the subject.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

Which of the following is an example of a phrase?

• Eating a sandwich after practice

• After the players pratice

• Since the movie is over

• Although he is sleeping

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CCSS.L.7.1A

Which of the following is a clause?

• In the middle of the street

• Beneath the chair

• Without Mom's permission

• Since the cat was hungry

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CCSS.L.7.1A

Your final paper is due in two weeks.

The underlined portion of the above sentence is a

• phrase

• clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

The underlined portion of the above sentence is a

• phrase

• clause

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Before the sun rises, we will start our journey.

The underlined portion of the above sentence is a

• phrase

• clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

The boy with the temporary dragon tattoo figured out why the sheep were missing.

The underlined portion of the above sentence is a

• phrase

• clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

What is the difference between a dependent and independent clause?

• A dependent clause makes complete sense by itself, but an independent clause does not make complete sense by itself.

• A dependent clause starts with a subordinating conjunction and does not make complete sense by itself, but an independent clause does make complete sense by itself.

• A dependent clause is the same as a simple sentence, but an independent clause contains two subjects and two predicates.

• A dependent clause contains a subject, but an independent clause contains a verb (or predicate).

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Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• She went to the store

• Because she was hungry

• He finished his homework

• They will arrive soon

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Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Since Dad was preparing breakfast.

• If you finished your chores.

• Mary emptied the dishwasher.

• Before you go to the game.

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CCSS.L.7.1A