Understanding Phrases and Clauses

What is the primary function of a phrase in a sentence?

• To express a complete thought

• To add detail or modify a part of the sentence

• To stand alone as a sentence

• To connect two independent clauses

Identify the clause in the following sentence: "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."

• Although it was raining

• We decided

• To go for a walk

• It was raining

Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

• She runs every morning.

• Because she was tired, she went to bed early.

• The sun sets in the west.

• He likes to read books.

What is the role of the clause "if it rains" in the sentence: "We will cancel the picnic if it rains"?

• Independent clause

• Adjective clause

• Adverbial clause

• Noun clause

Which of the following phrases is a prepositional phrase?

• Running quickly

• Under the table

• To eat dinner

• She sings

In the sentence "The boy who won the race is my brother," what is the function of the clause "who won the race"?

• It is an independent clause.

• It is an adjective clause.

• It is an adverbial clause.

• It is a noun clause.

Which of the following words contains a Greek or Latin root that means "write"?

• Biology

• Autograph

• Telephone

• Geography

What is the function of the phrase "to the store" in the sentence: "She went to the store"?

• It is the subject of the sentence.

• It is the predicate of the sentence.

• It is a prepositional phrase indicating direction.

• It is an adverbial phrase indicating time.

Which sentence uses a phrase to add detail to the subject?

• The cat slept.

• The cat with the fluffy tail slept.

• The cat slept on the mat.

• The cat and the dog slept.

Identify the function of the clause "that she was late" in the sentence: "The fact that she was late surprised everyone."

• It is an independent clause.

• It is an adjective clause.

• It is an adverbial clause.

• It is a noun clause.