Understanding Clauses and Phrases

What is the main difference between a clause and a phrase?

• A clause contains a subject and a predicate, while a phrase does not.

• A phrase contains a subject and a predicate, while a clause does not.

• Both clauses and phrases can stand alone as sentences.

• Clauses are always longer than phrases.

Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?

• Because it was raining

• I swim

• After the movie

• In the garden

What is a dependent clause also known as?

• Phrase

• Adjective clause

• Subordinate clause

• Independent clause

Which type of dependent clause acts as an adjective?

• Adjective clause

• Noun clause

• Independent clause

• Adverb clause

In the sentence 'The envelope arrived after we had dinner,' what is 'after we had dinner'?

• Adverb clause

• Adjective clause

• Independent clause

• Noun clause

Which of the following is a noun clause?

• Whoever thought of sea salt caramels

• After the rain stopped

• In the morning

• Running quickly

What is a key characteristic of a phrase?

• It can stand alone as a sentence.

• It contains both a subject and a predicate.

• It is always a complete sentence.

• It lacks either a subject or a predicate.

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

• In the closet

• Running fast

• She sings

• Because it was late

In the sentence 'Before we go on vacation, we have to finish all of our work,' what is 'Before we go on vacation'?

• Dependent clause

• Independent clause

• Adjective phrase

• Noun phrase

What part of the sentence 'The author, who is known to be rather eccentric, arrived at the bookstore at midnight' is a dependent clause?

• Who is known to be rather eccentric

• The author arrived at the bookstore at midnight

• The author

• At the bookstore at midnight