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Phrases and Clauses

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A phrase is a group of words that has a subject OR a verb.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

A clause is a group of words that has a subject BUT a verb.

a)

True

b)

False

3.
Once you are finished
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
4.
Fishing in the mountain stream
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
5.
Fishing in the mountain stream
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
6.
Until the sun sets
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
7.
The students celebrated
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
8.

You are a wise man

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

9.

Is the group of words in red a phrase or a clause?


Ariel's suitcase was too large to fit in the overhead bin, so she had to check it.

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

10.

Is the group of words in red a phrase or a clause?

The champion didn't expect the challenger to be such a dangerous opponent, but despite his small size, the challenger possessed brute strength.

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

11.

Is the group of words in red a phrase or clause?

Vicky has all the qualifications listed for the job at the tax firm.

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

12.

Is the group of words in red a clause or phrase?

The appliance store's policy allows returns for thirty days; however, refunds require a receipt.

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

13.

Is the statement below a clause or phrase?

after the Native Americans signed a peace treaty

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

14.

Is the group of words in red a phrase or clause?

Bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans-the four species of apes-differ from monkeys in their size, gait, brain development and absence of tails.

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

15.

Is the group of words in red a phrase or a clause?

The raised flower beds that show Jed's prize roses are quite striking.

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

16.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.

Swimming is our favorite activity.
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
17.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
The missing puzzle piece was hidden beneath the sofa.
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
18.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.

Above the mantelpiece
was a large portrait. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
19.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
For my report, I studied Thomas Nast. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
20.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
It is lucky that we are on the same team again. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
21.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.

Throughout the night,
noises kept him awake. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
22.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
The snowstorm was slowly drifting toward our city. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
23.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
We saw fascinating animals at the zoo. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
24.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
Brave people rode
the roller coaster. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
25.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.

Once I finished lunch,
I saw the surprise.
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause