Differentiating Clauses and Phrases in English Grammar

What is a clause?

• A group of words without a subject or predicate

• A group of words with both a subject and a predicate

• A group of words that can't stand alone

• A single word that modifies a noun

What makes an independent clause different from a dependent clause?

• It always starts with a conjunction

• It modifies nouns

• It cannot have a verb

• It can stand alone as a sentence

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

• He reads a book

• The dog sleeps

• She runs fast

• Because it was raining

What is an adjective clause?

• A clause that modifies verbs

• A group of words without a subject

• A clause that modifies a noun or pronoun

• A clause that acts as a noun

Which clause acts as an adverb?

• Noun clause

• Adjective clause

• Independent clause

• Adverb clause

What role can a noun clause play in a sentence?

• Indirect object

• Direct object

• Subject

• All of the above

What is a phrase?

• A single word that acts as a verb

• A group of words without a subject or predicate

• A group of words with a subject and predicate

• A group of words that can stand alone

Which of the following is a noun phrase?

• Under the table

• Beautiful painting

• Runs quickly

• Because she was late

What part of speech is 'Before we go on vacation'?

• Adjective clause

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Phrase

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

• The author, who is known to be rather eccentric

• At the bookstore at midnight

• Who is known to be rather eccentric

• The author arrived at the bookstore at midnight