Phrases, Clauses and Sentences

Which of the following is a prepositional phrase?

• Running fast

• Under the table

• She sings beautifully

• Eat your vegetables

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• Although she was tired, she finished her work.

• She runs every morning.

• He likes coffee, but she prefers tea.

• I don’t know where he went.

Which of the following is a compound sentence using “and”?

• She studied hard, and she passed the exam.

• She studied hard because she wanted to pass.

• Since she studied hard, she passed the exam.

• Studying hard helped her pass the exam.

Which sentence contains a nominal clause?

• I know that she is coming.

• She is coming soon.

• The girl who is coming is my sister.

• He arrived early because he wanted to.

Which of the following is an adverbial clause of time?

• She sings because she loves music.

• I will call you when I arrive.

• The book that I borrowed was interesting.

• She works in the library.

Which of the following is a noun phrase?

• The tall boy

• He runs

• Quickly and quietly

• Eat now

Which is an example of a simple imperative sentence?

• She eats lunch at noon.

• Please close the door.

• He runs in the park.

• They studied hard because they wanted to pass.

Which of the following is a compound sentence using “but”?

• I wanted to go, but I was too tired.

• Although I wanted to go, I was too tired.

• Because I was tired, I didn’t go.

• The boy who was tired stayed home.

Which sentence contains an adjectival clause?

• The book that I borrowed was interesting.

• I will read the book tomorrow.

• She borrowed a book and read it.

• He studies because he wants to pass.

Which of the following contains an adverbial clause of place?

• She will wait where the bus stops.

• I will wait until you arrive.

• Because it was raining, I stayed inside.

• He runs quickly.