WorksheetsPhrases and Clauses
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 34mins
Under the table
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Phrase
After I scanned the document
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Phrase
I scanned the document.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Phrase
To find a fossil
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Phrase
Mr. Darwin found a fossil.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Phrase
Over the bridge and through the woods
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Phrase
We chased the wind over the bridge and through the woods.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Phrase
Which is on the floor
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Phrase
Find your new socks.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Phrase
Because of the new guidelines
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Phrase
Standing on the corner
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Phrase
Why are we standing on the corner?
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Phrase
What is a group of words that does not contain a subject and a verb?
phrase
clause
What is a group of words that is part of a sentence and contains a subject and verb?
clause
phrase
What type of word introduces an adjective clause?
subordinating conjunction
preposition
relative pronoun
adjective
What type of word introduces an adverb clause?
subordinating conjunction
relative pronoun
preposition
adverb
The girl with the pink bow is my cousin.
Determine if this sentence has a phrase or a clause and determine if it's an ADJ or ADV.
phrase
clause
adjective
adverb
Pleased with the news, the older gentleman smiles.
Determine if this sentence has a phrase or a clause and determine if it's an ADJ or ADV.
phrase
clause
adjective
adverb
Pleased with the news, the older gentleman smiled.
What is our adjective phrase?
(a)
The person who is elected to this office will represent our class.
Determine if this sentence has a phrase or a clause and determine if it's an ADJ or ADV.
phrase
clause
adjective
adverb
The person who is elected to this office will represent our class.
What is the relative introducing the adjective clause?
(a)
Christ came from the splendor of heaven to a sinful earth.
How many adverb phrases are in this sentence?
0
1
2
3
Although other senses are important, eyesight controls most of a person's activities.
What is the dependent clause in this sentence?
eyesight controls most of a person's activities
of a person's activities
although other senses are important
eyesight controls most
Although other senses are important, eyesight controls most of a person's activities.
What type of phrase is in this sentence?
adjective
adverb
Whenever the cloud moved, the Israelite nation moved.
Determine if this sentence has a phrase or a clause and determine if it's an ADJ or ADV.
adjective
adverb
clause
phrase
Here is the book that I bought you.
Determine if this sentence has a phrase or a clause and determine if it's an ADJ or ADV.
adverb
phrase
clause
adjective
Although everything seemed calm, we were actually in the eye of a hurricane.
What is the subordinating conjunction that is introducing the adverb clause?
(a)
I read that coconut oil provides significant health benefits.
Determine if this sentence has a phrase or a clause and determine if it's an ADJ or ADV.
phrase
clause
adverb
adjective
We visited the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park when we went to Alaska this summer.
Determine if this sentence has a phrase or a clause and determine if it's an ADJ or ADV.
adverb
adjective
clause
phrase
Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart.
How many adverb phrases are in this sentence?
1
3
none
2
Bishop Latimer walked to the stake quietly because his heart was right with God.
Determine if this sentence has a phrase or a clause and determine if it's an ADJ or ADV.
phrase
clause
adjective
adverb
Darius could not sleep while Daniel was still in the den of lions.
How many adjective phrases are in this sentence?
2
3
1
0
When he was a small boy, Moses was educated in the courts of Pharoah.
What is the adverb clause in this sentence?
(a)
Until William Harvey made his discovery, few people who lived in Europe knew anything about human blood.
How many clauses are in this sentence?
2
1
0
3
Until William Harvey made his discovery, few people who lived in Europe knew anything about human blood.
How many phrases are in this sentence?
2
1
3
0
Identify the type of clause in red:
Because I love dessert, I went to Oberweis.
Independent clause
Subordinate clause
Phrase or clause?
when she sings
Phrase
Clause
A (a) is a word group that has a subject OR a verb, but not both.
Phrase or clause?
to run around our yard
Phrase
Clause
Identify the type of clause in red:
The students study because there is a test tomorrow.
Independent
clause
Subordinate
clause
Identify the type of clause in red:
My friend who met me there got popcorn too.
Independent clause
Subordinate clause
Identify the clause type in red:
A black hole, which results after a star has collapsed, can trap energy.
Independent clause
Subordinate clause
Identify the clause type in red:
We will play outside when it warms up.
Independent clause
Subordinate clause
Identify the noun or pronoun the subordinate clause is modifying:
My dog, who loves fruit, got a banana too.
banana
who
dog
fruit
Identify the clause type in red:
I am going to sleep because I am tired.
Adjective clause
Adverbial clause
Identify the clause type in red:
He plays golf whenever he can.
Independent clause
Subordinate clause
Identify the clause type in red:
The joke was one that I had heard before.
Adjective clause
Adverbial clause
What is NOT dependent clause
Noun Clause
Adverbial Clause
Prepositional Clause
Coordinating Clause
Main clause can form a complete sentence standing alone, having a (a) and a predicate
Which type of dependent clause is in the sentence " After having dinner he went for a walk."
Adverbial Clause
Noun Clause
Prepositional Clause
Adjective clause
By using (a) two different clauses, phrases or words can be conjoined to make a Coordinating Clause
Is the sentence a Coordinating Clause "Eggs can be boiled, fried, poached, scrambled."
Yes
No
What is a clause?
has a subject and verb combination and has a complete thought
without a subject and verb combination and does not have a complete thought
What is a phrase?
has a subject and verb combination and has a complete thought
without a subject and verb combination and does not have a complete thought
The following statement is a phrase: She went to the beach.
True
False
The following statement is a clause: I want to go home.
True
False
The following statement is a phrase: trying to get likes on Instagram
True
False
Does the following statement have a subject and verb? a one-man band
Yes it has both
No, it is missing a verb
No, it is missing a subject
No, it is missing both
Does the following statement have a subject and a verb? my girlfriend loves me
Yes, it has both
No, it is missing a verb
No, it is missing a subject
No, it is missing both
Identify whether the underlined group of words is a phrase or a clause.
Trying to steal third base all the time isn’t the best way to keep innings alive.
Phrase
Clause
Independent or Dependent Clause?: although you’ve never paid me back
Independent
Dependent
Independent or Dependent Clause?: because I believe in you
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined section of the sentence Independent or Dependent: Since I value our friendship, you need to know I love you
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined section of the sentence Independent or Dependent: Once you Venmo me money, I can buy our Sixers tickets.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined section of the sentence Independent or Dependent: Because I believe in you, I know you will succeed.
Independent
Dependent
