WorksheetsPhrases and Clauses
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Q.
A phrase is...
.
A group of words that makes sense on its own.
A group of words containing a verb and a subject.
A group of words that DOES NOT have a subject and predicate.
Two main clauses can be joined by a comma and coordinating conjunction (FANBOY)
it is a complex sentence
it is a simple sentence
it is a compound sentence
it is a phrase
A compound sentence can have EITHER__________ or ________ joining the two clauses.
a comma conjunction or semicolon
a conjunction or semicolon
a colon or conjunction
a semicolon and a conjuction
A group of words with a subject and a predicate is
a sentence
a clause
a phrase
a group of words.
What are the common conjunctions used in a compound sentence?
(a)
Decide which one of the following is a clause
the dark barked loudly
at the cat across the street near the lamp pole
the ugly yellow cat
sat along the curb of the road.
Identify words:
Because I love dessert
Clause
phrase
A black hole, which results after a star has collapsed, can trap energy.
Which part is a clause?
which results after a star has collapsed.
A black hole can trap energy
A black hole
can trap energy
After the game, we went to Yogli Mogli for frozen yogurt.
Are the underlined words a phase of a clause?
phrase
clause
Our dog will run away if the gate is left open.
Are the underlined words a phrase or a clause?
phrase
clause
His new personal trainer, Adriana Bongiorno, thinks Charlie may be a lost cause.
Are the underlined words a phrase or a clause?
phrase
clause
. Charlie has a hard time sticking to a diet because he really loves rich, sweet desserts.
Are the underlined words a phrase or a clause?
phrase
clause
walking along the beach with my best friend in the world
Is this a phrase or a clause?
Phrase
Clause
Is it a phrase or a clause? Write only a phrase or clause.
since they are five years apart
phrase
clause
Is it a phrase or a clause? Write only a phrase or clause.
after years of silence
phrase
clause
Is it a phrase or a clause? Write only a phrase or clause.
as brother and sister
phrase
clause
Is it a phrase or a clause? Write only a phrase or clause.
since they are five years apart
phrase
clause
Is the following underlined part a phrase or a clause?
Hiding under the table, the dog knew he was bad.
phrase
clause
In the following sentence, what is the underlined part?
Linda, a girl in my class, was absent today.
phrase
clause
In the following sentence, is the underlined part a clause or phrase:
I study hard so I get good grades.
clause
phrase
