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PHRASES AND CLAUSES

Total questions: 205

Worksheet time: 4hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


the emergency drill yesterday

a)

phrase

b)

clause

2.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


a water crisis hit Metro Manila and other parts of the country

a)

phrase

b)

clause

3.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


lost the game

a)

phrase

b)

clause

4.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


people protested on the streets against the new transport regulation

a)

phrase

b)

clause

5.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


because the family was well prepared and had a plan

a)

phrase

b)

clause

6.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


the afternoon rain

a)

phrase

b)

clause

7.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


the much-awaited game of the season

a)

phrase

b)

clause

8.

Is this a dependent clause or an independent clause?


after recess, the boys participated in the mindfulness exercise

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

9.

Is this a dependent clause or an independent clause?


while the others were still drinking water

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

10.

Is this a dependent clause or an independent clause?


because classes were suspended for a week

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

11.
fighting in Narnia
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
12.
I failed my test
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
13.
after I walked away from the explosion
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
14.
as Sarah rode the flying pig
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
15.
Sam loved chicken
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
16.
she fell down the stairs
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
17.
the picture is beautiful
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
18.
the dog sneezed
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
19.
as I colored
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
20.
The falcon soared majestically.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
21.
My best friend.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
22.
Under the ocean blue.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
23.
The best ham sandwich in Colorado.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
24.
As it began to snow on the roads.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
25.
For twenty days.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
26.
While my guitar gently weeps.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
27.
With the blue shirt.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
28.

Because the wizard cast a spell.

a)

Phrase

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Independent Clause

29.

So I'm earning an A on this quiz.

a)

Phrase

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Independent Clause

30.

Independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase?

the orange cat ran quickly

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent clause

31.

What is the subject?

the orange cat ran quickly

a)

orange

b)

cat

c)

ran

d)

quickly

e)

there is no subject

32.

Independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase?

the ugliest puppy in the litter

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent clause

33.

What is a clause?

a)

has a subject and verb combination and has a complete thought

b)

without a subject and verb combination and does not have a complete thought

34.

What is a phrase?

a)

has a subject and verb combination and has a complete thought

b)

without a subject and verb combination and does not have a complete thought

35.

The following statement is a phrase: She went to the beach.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

The following statement is a clause: I want to go home.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

The following statement is a phrase: trying to get likes on Instagram

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Independent or Dependent Clause?: although you’ve never paid me back

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

39.

Independent or Dependent Clause?: because I believe in you

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

40.

Is the underlined section of the sentence Independent or Dependent: Since I value our friendship, you need to know I love you

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

41.

Is the underlined section of the sentence Independent or Dependent: Once you Venmo me money, I can buy our Sixers tickets.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

42.

Is the underlined section of the sentence Independent or Dependent: Because I believe in you, I know you will succeed.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

43.
We can’t use that photograph because Maria blinked while it was taken.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
44.
We can’t use that photograph because Maria blinked while it was taken.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
45.
We can’t use that photograph because Maria blinked while it was taken.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
46.
Books on every conceivable subject surrounded and towered over Mario; he couldn’t have been happier.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
47.
Books on every conceivable subject surrounded and towered over Mario; he couldn’t have been happier.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
48.
Books on every conceivable subject surrounded and towered over Mario; he couldn’t have been happier.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
49.
The main ship stayed in orbit around the distant planet, but the probe plunged toward the surface.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
50.
The main ship stayed in orbit around the distant planet, but the probe plunged toward the surface.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
51.
Whenever the tide goes out, an island reappears in the canal.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
52.
Whenever the tide goes out, an island reappears in the canal.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
53.
Whenever the tide goes out, an island reappears in the canal.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
54.
The sun was setting, so we had to end the game with a tie score.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
55.
The sun was setting, so we had to end the game with a tie score.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
56.
The sun was setting, so we had to end the game with a tie score.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
57.
I think that Millie Bobbie Brown, whose newest show is my favorite,deserves a Emmy Award.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
58.
I think that Millie Bobbie Brown, whose newest show is my favorite,deserves a Emmy Award.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
59.
When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
60.
We all went to the game, and we went to the movies after.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
61.
We all went to the game, and we went to the movies after.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
62.
Before I went to school, I had a big cup of coffee.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
63.
Before I went to school, I had a huge cup of coffee.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
64.
I had a huge cup of coffee before I went to school.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
65.
We had a great time after the weather cleared.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
66.
Everything was fine until Sally came along.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
67.
Everything was fine until Sally came along.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
68.
Whenever I have a bad day, I call my best friend.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
69.
Whenever I have a bad day, I call my best friend.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
70.
Charlie has a hard time sticking to a diet, because he really loves rich, sweet desserts. 
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
phrase
71.
His new personal trainer, Adriana Bongiorno, thinks Charlie may be a lost cause. 
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
phrase
72.
Our dog will run away if the gate is left open.
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
phrase
73.
After the game, we went to Yogli Mogli for frozen yogurt.
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
phrase
74.
Before I went to school, I had a big cup of coffee.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
75.
Because I was afraid.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
76.
So that I could get some rest.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
77.
I heard the cat's meow.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
78.
Sitting by the broken plate licking the crumbs.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent clause
c)
Independent clause
79.
When I finally got up.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
80.
I got so tired.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
81.
Over my head.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
82.

because we couldn't find the theater

a)

independent

b)

subordinate

83.
the audience applauded
a)
independent
b)
dependent/subordinate
84.
Whenever I have a bad day, I call my best friend.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
85.

Which one is a dependent clause?

a)

My mom is a nice person.

b)

Emily hates cats.

c)

Why he missed the train.

d)

Jessica likes to play outside.

86.
Which is NOT a dependent clause?
a)
Because I wanted to
b)
When she heard her dog
c)
if the snow stops
d)
Nick likes to build a wall.
87.
what is an independent clause?
a)
a complete thought that can't stand by itself as a sentence
b)
a complete thought that can stand by itself as a sentence
c)
a simple-complex sentence
d)
 a type of french braid
88.
When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
89.
Before I went to school, I had a huge cup of coffee.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
90.
what is a dependent clause?
a)
does not express a complete thought
b)
a complete sentence
c)
a compound sentence
d)
a complete thought
91.
She is so funny. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
92.
Today in Science. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
93.
Beauty and the Beast. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
94.

looking for a game to play remotely

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

c)

Sentence

95.

Among Us is free, easy to learn and available on your phone

a)

Phrase

b)

Clauses

c)

Sentence

96.

Among Us is an online multiplayer social deduction game

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

c)

Sentence

97.

you can play with four to 10 people

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

c)

Sentence

98.

with people you know, or online with strangers

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

c)

Sentence

99.

because you play as a crew member aboard a spaceship, sky headquarters or planet base

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

c)

Sentence

100.

attempting to keep your ship together and return back to Earth

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

c)

Sentence

101.

one crew member has been replaced by a parasitic shape-shifting alien who wants to eliminate the rest of the crew before the ship reaches home

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

c)

Sentence

102.

the imposter looks just like everyone else

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

c)

Sentence

103.

if you have more players

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

c)

Sentence

104.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.

Swimming is our favorite activity.
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
105.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
The missing puzzle piece was hidden beneath the sofa.
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
106.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.

Above the mantelpiece was a large portrait. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
107.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
For my report, I studied Thomas Nast. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
108.
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
109.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.

Throughout the night, noises kept him awake. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
110.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.

Once I finished lunch, I saw the surprise.
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
111.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
The snowstorm was slowly drifting toward our city. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
112.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
We saw fascinating animals at the zoo. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
113.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
Brave people rode the roller coaster. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
114.

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

a)

True

b)

False

115.

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

a)

True

b)

False

116.

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

117.

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

118.

Is the statement below a clause or phrase?

after the Native Americans signed a peace treaty

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

119.

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

120.

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

121.

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

122.

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

123.

You are a wise man

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

124.
The students celebrated
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
125.
Until the sun sets
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
126.
Fishing in the mountain stream
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
127.
Fishing in the mountain stream
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
128.
Once you are finished
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
129.
everybody in Maycomb had a streak
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Subordinate or Dependent Clause
130.
where we got our small hands and feet
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent or Subordinate Clause
131.
when you stop to think about it
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent or Subordinate Clause
132.
all men are created equal
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Subordinate or Dependent Clause
133.
before I quit
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Subordinate or Dependent Clause
134.
in the jury system
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent or Subordinate Clause
135.
do your duty
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Subordinate or Dependent Clause
136.
to the judge
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent or Subordinate Clause
137.
by his usual exit
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent or Subordinate Clause
138.
Judge Taylor was polling the jury
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent or Subordinate Clause
139.
moving like underwater swimmers
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent or Subordinate Clause
140.
before Jem and I were born
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent or Subordinate Clause
141.
The name Ewell gave me a queasy feeling
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Subordinate or Dependent Clause
142.
when Dill first gave us the idea
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent or Subordinate Clause
143.
when enough years had gone by 
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Subordinate or Dependent Clause
144.
the Ewell's started it all
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Subordinate or Dependent Clause
145.
because Atticus always took her side
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent or Subordinate Clause
146.
there was no hurry
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent or Subordinate Clause
147.
beyond our house
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent or Subordinate Clause
148.
through the swinging door
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Subordinate or Dependent Clause
149.
she produced a thick volume
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Subordinate or Dependent Clause
150.
when she squinted down
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Subordinate or Dependent Clause
151.
when my father was admitted to the bar
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Subordinate or Dependent Clause
152.
we left the corner
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Subordinate or Dependent Clause
153.
Jem threw open the gate
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Subordinate or Dependent Clause
154.
fighting in Narnia
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
155.
I failed my test
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
156.
after I walked away from the explosion
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
157.
as Sarah rode the flying pig
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
158.
Sam loved chicken
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
159.
she fell down the stairs
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
160.
a sunny day
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
161.
because she cried
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
162.
the picture is beautiful
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
163.
swinging from the tree
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
164.
get her you fools
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
165.
as he ran
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
166.
the dog sneezed
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
167.
the fish stick
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
168.
as I colored
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
169.
a fat rat
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
170.

Independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase?

the orange cat ran quickly

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent clause

171.

What is the subject?

the orange cat ran quickly

a)

orange

b)

cat

c)

ran

d)

quickly

e)

there is no subject

172.

What is the verb?

the orange cat ran quickly

a)

orange

b)

cat

c)

ran

d)

quickly

e)

there is no verb

173.

Independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase?

the ugliest puppy in the litter

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent clause

174.

What is the subject?

the ugliest puppy in the litter

a)

ugliest

b)

puppy

c)

in

d)

litter

e)

there is no subject

175.

What is the verb?

the ugliest puppy in the litter

a)

ugliest

b)

puppy

c)

in

d)

litter

e)

there is no verb

176.

Independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase?

when she sliced the cake

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent clause

177.

What is the subject?

when she sliced the cake

a)

when

b)

she

c)

sliced

d)

cake

e)

there is no verb

178.

Select the independent clause

a)

after a long night

b)

the long night dragged on

c)

until the long night was over

179.

Select the phrase

a)

danced in the heavy rain

b)

after the heavy rain stopped

c)

raindrops fell heavily

180.

Select the dependent clause

a)

if our ship arrives early

b)

the ship arrives first

c)

the early ship

181.

What is the verb?

when she sliced the cake

a)

when

b)

she

c)

sliced

d)

cake

e)

there is no verb

182.

She is so funny

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

183.

Today in Science

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

184.

The holidays are coming

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

185.

At the bowling alley

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

186.

Beauty and the Beast

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

187.

Before the test

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

188.

Broken into a thousand pieces

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

189.

Does your brain hurt

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

190.

Go home! (all of you)

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

191.

Running through the street

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

192.

I can explain the difference between a phrase and a clause.

a)

Yes

b)

I think so

c)

No

193.

I can usually identify groups of words in English as either phrases or clauses.

a)

Yes

b)

No

194.

She is so funny

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

195.

Today in Science

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

196.

The holidays are coming

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

197.

At the bowling alley

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

198.

Beauty and the Beast

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

199.

Before the test

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

200.

Broken into a thousand pieces

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

201.

Does your brain hurt

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

202.

Go home! (all of you)

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

203.

Running through the street

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

204.

I can explain the difference between a phrase and a clause.

a)

Yes

b)

I think so

c)

No

205.

I can usually identify groups of words in English as either phrases or clauses.

a)

Yes

b)

No

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