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Phrases and Clauses

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Under the table

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Phrase

2.

After I scanned the document

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Phrase

3.

I scanned the document.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Phrase

4.

To find a fossil

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Phrase

5.

Mr. Darwin found a fossil.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Phrase

6.

Over the bridge and through the woods

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Phrase

7.

We chased the wind over the bridge and through the woods.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Phrase

8.

Which is on the floor

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Phrase

9.

Find your new socks.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Phrase

10.

Because of the new guidelines

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Phrase

11.

Standing on the corner

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Phrase

12.

Why are we standing on the corner?

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Phrase

13.

What is a group of words that does not contain a subject and a verb?

a)

phrase

b)

clause

14.

What is a group of words that is part of a sentence and contains a subject and verb?

a)

clause

b)

phrase

15.

What type of word introduces an adjective clause?

a)

subordinating conjunction

b)

preposition

c)

relative pronoun

d)

adjective

16.

What type of word introduces an adverb clause?

a)

subordinating conjunction

b)

relative pronoun

c)

preposition

d)

adverb

17.

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.

a)

phrase

b)

clause

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

18.

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.

a)

phrase

b)

clause

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

19.

Pleased with the news, the older gentleman smiled.

What is our adjective phrase?

(a)  

20.

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.

a)

phrase

b)

clause

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

21.

The person who is elected to this office will represent our class.

What is the relative introducing the adjective clause?

(a)  

22.

Christ came from the splendor of heaven to a sinful earth.

How many adverb phrases are in this sentence?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

23.

Although other senses are important, eyesight controls most of a person's activities.

What is the dependent clause in this sentence?

a)

eyesight controls most of a person's activities

b)

of a person's activities

c)

although other senses are important

d)

eyesight controls most

24.

Although other senses are important, eyesight controls most of a person's activities.

What type of phrase is in this sentence?

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

25.

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.

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

c)

clause

d)

phrase

26.

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.

a)

adverb

b)

phrase

c)

clause

d)

adjective

27.

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)  

28.

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.

a)

phrase

b)

clause

c)

adverb

d)

adjective

29.

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.

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

clause

d)

phrase

30.

Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart.

How many adverb phrases are in this sentence?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

none

d)

2

31.

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.

a)

phrase

b)

clause

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

32.

Darius could not sleep while Daniel was still in the den of lions.

How many adjective phrases are in this sentence?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

1

d)

0

33.

When he was a small boy, Moses was educated in the courts of Pharoah.

What is the adverb clause in this sentence?

(a)  

34.

Until William Harvey made his discovery, few people who lived in Europe knew anything about human blood.

How many clauses are in this sentence?

a)

2

b)

1

c)

0

d)

3

35.

Until William Harvey made his discovery, few people who lived in Europe knew anything about human blood.

How many phrases are in this sentence?

a)

2

b)

1

c)

3

d)

0

36.

Identify the type of clause in red:

Because I love dessert, I went to Oberweis.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Subordinate clause

37.

Phrase or clause?

when she sings

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

38.

A (a)   is a word group that has a subject OR a verb, but not both.

39.

Phrase or clause?

to run around our yard

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

40.

Identify the type of clause in red:

The students study because there is a test tomorrow.

a)

Independent

clause

b)

Subordinate

clause

41.

Identify the type of clause in red:

My friend who met me there got popcorn too.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Subordinate clause

42.

Identify the clause type in red:

A black hole, which results after a star has collapsed, can trap energy.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Subordinate clause

43.

Identify the clause type in red:

We will play outside when it warms up.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Subordinate clause

44.

Identify the noun or pronoun the subordinate clause is modifying:

My dog, who loves fruit, got a banana too.

a)

banana

b)

who

c)

dog

d)

fruit

45.

Identify the clause type in red:

I am going to sleep because I am tired.

a)

Adjective clause

b)

Adverbial clause

46.

Identify the clause type in red:

He plays golf whenever he can.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Subordinate clause

47.

Identify the clause type in red:

The joke was one that I had heard before.

a)

Adjective clause

b)

Adverbial clause

48.

What is NOT dependent clause

a)

Noun Clause

b)

Adverbial Clause

c)

Prepositional Clause

d)

Coordinating Clause

49.

Main clause can form a complete sentence standing alone, having a (a)   and a predicate

50.

Which type of dependent clause is in the sentence " After having dinner he went for a walk."

a)

Adverbial Clause

b)

Noun Clause

c)

Prepositional Clause

d)

Adjective clause

51.

By using (a)   two different clauses, phrases or words can be conjoined to make a Coordinating Clause

52.

Is the sentence a Coordinating Clause "Eggs can be boiled, fried, poached, scrambled."

a)

Yes

b)

No

53.

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

54.

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

55.

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

a)

True

b)

False

56.

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

a)

True

b)

False

57.

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

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Does the following statement have a subject and verb? a one-man band

a)

Yes it has both

b)

No, it is missing a verb

c)

No, it is missing a subject

d)

No, it is missing both

59.

Does the following statement have a subject and a verb? my girlfriend loves me

a)

Yes, it has both

b)

No, it is missing a verb

c)

No, it is missing a subject

d)

No, it is missing both

60.

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.

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

61.

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

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

62.

Independent or Dependent Clause?: because I believe in you

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

63.

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

64.

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

65.

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

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent