Understanding Phrases and Clauses

What is the primary difference between phrases and clauses?

• Phrases function as a single part of speech, while clauses contain a subject and a predicate.

• Clauses function as a single part of speech, while phrases do not.

• Clauses are always longer than phrases.

• Phrases contain a subject and a predicate, while clauses do not.

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

• Running quickly

• My dog

• Because it rained

• She sings

What is a characteristic of an independent clause?

• It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• It functions as a single part of speech.

• It can stand alone as a sentence.

• It does not contain a subject.

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• The cat slept

• After the rain stopped

• A beautiful garden

• He runs fast

What do both phrases and clauses have in common?

• They can both stand alone as sentences.

• They are both groups of words working together.

• They both function as a single part of speech.

• They both contain a subject and a predicate.