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Phrases and Clauses

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a subject?

a)

The person, place, or thing doing the action

b)

The person, place, or thing receiving the action

2.

A predicate is...

a)

the main verb (and everything that describes it)

b)

the main noun (and everything that describes it)

3.

What is the subject of the following sentence?

She asked for the manager.

(a)  

4.

What is the predicate of the following sentence?

The whole family left the house.

(a)  

5.
ran far away
a)
Subject
b)
Predicate
6.
hopped over the fence
a)
Subject
b)
predicate
7.
My fat cat
a)
Subject
b)
Predicate
8.

After yesterday, I wish I could sleep in until noon.


What is the subject?

a)

After yesterday

b)

I

c)

wish I could

d)

wish I could sleep in until noon.

9.

The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about (noun)

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Katia tagged Melissa in the picture. The predicate is:

a)

Melissa in the picture

b)

in the picture

c)

tagged Melissa in the picture

11.

Lola and her cousin bought tickets to the basketball game. The subject is:

a)

Lola

b)

Lola and her cousin

c)

bought tickets to the basketball game

12.

Annika wiped off the table. The predicate is:

a)

Annika

b)

wiped off the table

c)

the table

13.
What is the complete subject of this sentence?
The young brown bear cub picked blackberries with his mother.
a)
brown bear
b)
bear cub
c)
the young brown bear cub
d)
picked blackberries with his mother
14.
Choose the answer that is a PHRASE.
a)
Mr. Morton laughed
b)
because he can
c)
to catch the leprechaun
d)
tomorrow is friday
15.
Which part of the sentence is an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE?After filling his pockets with gold coins, Mr. Morton laughed and laughed.
a)
Mr. Morton laughed and laughed.
b)
After filling his pockets
c)
with gold
d)
filling his pockets
16.
Which part of the sentence is a DEPENDENT CLAUSE?After summer is over, we will be in 8th grade.
a)
we will be in 8th grade
b)
After summer is over,
c)
in 8th grade
d)
summer is over
17.
What is the PREDICATE of this sentence?He picked one gold coin out of the pile and handed it to Mr. Morton.
a)
handed
b)
picked
c)
one gold coin
d)
picked / handed
18.
Which part of the sentence is a DEPENDENT CLAUSE?
a)
Although he was disappointed
b)
about not getting gold teeth
c)
Mr. Morton was happy
d)
to have so much candy
19.
After I listened to Clara
a)
Clause
b)
Phrase
20.
at the soccer field
a)
Clause
b)
Phrase
21.
on the stormy night
a)
Clause
b)
Phrase
22.
After the game
a)
Clause
b)
Phrase
23.
because I dropped my books
a)
Clause
b)
Phrase
24.
Opening the gate
a)
Clause
b)
Phrase
25.

What is Clause?

a)

has a verb

b)

has a subject

c)

can express a complete thought

d)

All of these

26.

after I walked away from the explosion

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent (subordinate) clause

27.

I failed my test

a)

dependent (subordinate) clause

b)

independent clause

28.

as Sarah rode the flying pig

a)

dependent (subordinate) clause

b)

independent clause

29.

on a sunny day

a)

phrase

b)

clause

30.

fighting in Narnia

a)

phrase

b)

clause

31.

because she cried

a)

phrase

b)

clause

32.

Fred loves chicken

a)

phrase

b)

clause

33.

the fish stick

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent (subordinate) clause

34.

the dog sneezed

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent (subordinate) clause

35.

as he ran

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent (subordinate) clause

36.

get her you fools

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent (subordinate) clause

37.

swinging from the tree

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent (subordinate) clause

38.

she fell down the stairs

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent (subordinate) clause

39.

she fell down the stairs

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent (subordinate) clause

40.

While I was playing soccer.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

41.

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

42.

Because I studied hard for my test.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

43.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
When we visited Paris, we saw the Eiffle Tower.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
44.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
I will finish my homework after the movie is over.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
45.

Which of the following is an independent clauses?

a)

Maureen pointed out the monster

b)

While the salmon flopped

c)

Because it was delicious

d)

That I see everyday

46.

What do independent and dependent clauses have in common?

a)

They both function as a part of speech

b)

They are both a collection of phrases with a subject and a verb

c)

They are both complete thoughts and can stand alone

d)

They both include coordinating conjunction

47.

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

a)

That she saw last night

b)

I ate the pineapple

c)

It was delicious

d)

The bear roared

48.

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

a)

The wizard who cast a spell

b)

The best ham sandwich in Oklahoma

c)

The falcon soared majestically

d)

While my guitar gently weeps

49.

What defines all clauses?

a)

A group of words that acts like a single part of speech

b)

A group of words that always contains a subject and a verb

c)

A group of words that is a complete thought

d)

A group of words that can be a full sentence

50.

What is the main difference between a phrase and a clause?

a)

A phrase always contains a subject and a verb

b)

A clause can be a full sentence

c)

A clause always acts like a single part of speech

d)

A phrase can never be a full sentence

51.

Is this a PHRASE or a CLAUSE?


Into the woods and across a small brook with green leaves.

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

52.

Is this a PHRASE or a CLAUSE?


Although I was a superstar at all sports.

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause