WorksheetsPhrases and Clauses
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 32mins
What is a subject?
The person, place, or thing doing the action
The person, place, or thing receiving the action
A predicate is...
the main verb (and everything that describes it)
the main noun (and everything that describes it)
What is the subject of the following sentence?
She asked for the manager.
(a)
What is the predicate of the following sentence?
The whole family left the house.
(a)
After yesterday, I wish I could sleep in until noon.
What is the subject?
After yesterday
I
wish I could
wish I could sleep in until noon.
The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about (noun)
True
False
Katia tagged Melissa in the picture. The predicate is:
Melissa in the picture
in the picture
tagged Melissa in the picture
Lola and her cousin bought tickets to the basketball game. The subject is:
Lola
Lola and her cousin
bought tickets to the basketball game
Annika wiped off the table. The predicate is:
Annika
wiped off the table
the table
The young brown bear cub picked blackberries with his mother.
What is Clause?
has a verb
has a subject
can express a complete thought
All of these
after I walked away from the explosion
independent clause
dependent (subordinate) clause
I failed my test
dependent (subordinate) clause
independent clause
as Sarah rode the flying pig
dependent (subordinate) clause
independent clause
on a sunny day
phrase
clause
fighting in Narnia
phrase
clause
because she cried
phrase
clause
Fred loves chicken
phrase
clause
the fish stick
phrase
independent clause
dependent (subordinate) clause
the dog sneezed
phrase
independent clause
dependent (subordinate) clause
as he ran
phrase
independent clause
dependent (subordinate) clause
get her you fools
phrase
independent clause
dependent (subordinate) clause
swinging from the tree
phrase
independent clause
dependent (subordinate) clause
she fell down the stairs
phrase
independent clause
dependent (subordinate) clause
she fell down the stairs
phrase
independent clause
dependent (subordinate) clause
While I was playing soccer.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
Cheetahs are the fastest land animals.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
Because I studied hard for my test.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
When we visited Paris, we saw the Eiffle Tower.
I will finish my homework after the movie is over.
Which of the following is an independent clauses?
Maureen pointed out the monster
While the salmon flopped
Because it was delicious
That I see everyday
What do independent and dependent clauses have in common?
They both function as a part of speech
They are both a collection of phrases with a subject and a verb
They are both complete thoughts and can stand alone
They both include coordinating conjunction
Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?
That she saw last night
I ate the pineapple
It was delicious
The bear roared
Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?
The wizard who cast a spell
The best ham sandwich in Oklahoma
The falcon soared majestically
While my guitar gently weeps
What defines all clauses?
A group of words that acts like a single part of speech
A group of words that always contains a subject and a verb
A group of words that is a complete thought
A group of words that can be a full sentence
What is the main difference between a phrase and a clause?
A phrase always contains a subject and a verb
A clause can be a full sentence
A clause always acts like a single part of speech
A phrase can never be a full sentence
Is this a PHRASE or a CLAUSE?
Into the woods and across a small brook with green leaves.
Phrase
Clause
Is this a PHRASE or a CLAUSE?
Although I was a superstar at all sports.
Phrase
Clause
