Phrases and Clauses Explained

What is a phrase?

• A group of words that always forms a complete sentence.

• A single word that acts as a part of speech.

• A group of words that acts like a single part of speech but cannot be a complete sentence.

• A group of words that has both a subject and a verb.

Which of the following is an example of a phrase?

• The wizard cast a spell.

• My best friend.

• The falcon soared.

• While my guitar weeps.

What is a clause?

• A group of words that acts like a single part of speech.

• A group of words that always needs another group of words to make sense.

• A group of words that has both a subject and a verb.

• A single word that describes an action.

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

• A phrase has a subject, but a clause does not.

• A clause has a subject and a verb, but a phrase does not.

• A phrase can be a sentence, but a clause cannot.

• A clause is always shorter than a phrase.

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

• With the blue shirt.

• For twenty days.

• The wizard cast a spell.

• Who cast a spell.

Consider the group of words: "The falcon soared majestically." Is this a phrase or a clause?

• It is a phrase because it describes an action.

• It is a clause because it has a subject and a verb.

• It is a phrase because it acts like a single part of speech.

• It is a clause because it starts with "The".

The group of words "While my guitar gently weeps" is an example of what?

• An independent clause.

• A phrase.

• A complete sentence.

• A dependent clause.

What type of grammatical unit is "The best ham sandwich in Oklahoma"?

• A dependent clause.

• An independent clause.

• A phrase.

• A complete sentence.

Why is "Under the ocean blue" considered a phrase?

• It contains both a subject and a verb.

• It can stand alone as a complete thought.

• It lacks a verb.

• It is a type of sentence fragment.

Which statement accurately describes phrases and clauses?

• All clauses can be sentences, but no phrases can.

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

• Both phrases and clauses are groups of words, but only clauses contain both a subject and a verb.

• Phrases are always longer than clauses.