Font size
WorksheetsLanaguage Quiz Review-Phrases, Clauses, DGP, Word Roots
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 57mins
There are fewer students in Mrs. Carman's class now.
In the sentence above which word is a verb?
there
are
fewer
students
There are fewer students in Mrs. Carman's class now.
In the sentence above which word is an adjective?
there
are
fewer
students
There are fewer students in Mrs. Carman's class now.
In the sentence above which word is an adjective?
are
fewer
students
in
There are fewer students in Mrs. Carman's class now.
In the sentence above which word is a noun?
are
fewer
students
in
There are fewer students in Mrs. Carman's class now.
In the sentence above how many nouns are there?
1
2
3
4
There are fewer students in Mrs. Carman's class now.
In the sentence above which word is a simple subject?
are
fewer
students
in
There are fewer students in Mrs. Carman's class now.
In the sentence above which word is a simple predicate?
there
are
fewer
students
There are fewer students in Mrs. Carman's class now.
In the sentence above what is the preposition?
students
in
Mrs. Carmen's
class
There are fewer students in Mrs. Carman's class now.
Is this sentence simple, compound, or complex?
simple
compound
complex
There are fewer students in Mrs. Carman's class now.
What type of sentence is this?
declarative
imperative
interrogative
exclamatory
there are fewer students in mrs. carman's class now.
True or false: This sentence has three words that should be capitalized.
true
false
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 group of words with a subject and a predicate is
a sentence
a clause
a phrase
a group of words.
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
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
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
Dependent clauses are dependent because of the presence of a ...
marker word (i.e.: because, after, before)
conjunction (i.e.: but, and, yet)
prepositional phrase
verb used in the incorrect tense
This type of clause may contain a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.
independent
dependent
perfect
complete
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
He answered the question as if he knew the answer quite well.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Because he was often late to school, Joe was behind on his work.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
I want to visit the zoo, but the weather forecast looks bad.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Shazia could not catch the bus as she was running late.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Jenny always takes a nap after she eats lunch.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
Susan always talks while the movie is playing.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
When I read a novel, I look for careful attention to detail.
Independent
Dependent
Is the underlined portion an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause?:
If you subscribe to this online service, you will need a password.
Independent
Dependent
A sentence will ________ have an independent clause.
always
sometimes
never
This type of clause contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
independent
dependent
complete
special
The people you are looking for could be (they, them).
they
them
A large grizzly bear can ________________ a moose with one swipe of its paw.
corporal
capital
decapitate
Following the broadcast, the TV news reporter will ____________________ the president's speech.
capital
capitulate
recapitulate
Connecticut is among the states with the highest income ______________________.
per capita
corpulence
corporation
state, quality, act
re-
ul-ence
-ate
de-
back, again
re-
per-
-al
corp
through, very
corp
-al
de-.
per-
head
re-
-al
capit/capita
ul-ence
an action or process
-ation
ul-ation
corp
-per
like, related to; an action or process
de-
-al
corp
per-
from, away, down, apart, not
-ate/ul-ate
re-
per-
de-
body
re-
capit
corp/corpor
-al
A predicate nominative follows a(n) . . .
noun
action verb
pronoun
adverb
linking verb
A predicate nominative . . .
does the action
renames the subject
receives the action
comes before a direct object
Landon is my brother.
What is the predicate nominative?
Landon
is
my
brother
The official language of the country is Japanese.
What is the predicate nominative?
Japanese
country
language
official
Rice is an important crop in Japan.
What is the predicate nominative?
Japan
Rice
crop
important
Of Japan's four major islands, the biggest one is Honshu.
What is the predicate nominative?
Honshu
one
islands
Japan's
Identify the dependent clause in the following setence:
Unless you stay indoors all day, you should protect your skin with sunscreen.
Unless you stay indoors all day,
you should protect your skin with sunscreen.
Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:
When Laura looked under the microscope, she could see the cell's structure in great detail.
When Laura looked under the microscope,
she could see the cell's structure in great detail.
Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:
As Destiney added new chemicals to the solution, her lab partner recorded the results of the reaction.
As Destiney added new chemicals to the solution,
her lab partner recorded the results of the reaction.
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:
Alejandra should join our band if she knows how to play the guitar and read music.
Alejandra should join our band
if she knows how to play the guitar and read music.
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:
Carter was a wide receiver on the football team before he became the quarterback.
Carter was a wide receiver on the football team
before he became the quarterback.
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:
We should go for a run early tomorrow unless the weather is too cold again.
We should go for a run early tomorrow
unless the weather is too cold again.
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:
Elizabeth's heart pounded in her chest after she ran a mile around the track.
Elizabeth's heart pounded in her chest
after she ran a mile around the track.
Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:
As Jordan read about the giant squid, he took detailed notes about the animal's behavior.
As Jordan read about the giant squid,
he took detailed notes about the animal's behavior.
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:
Although our understanding of the human mind has improved over time, researchers still debate the purpose of our dreams.
Although our understanding of the human mind has improved over time,
researchers still debate the purpose of our dreams.
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:
Before she got a haircut last week, her hair flowed halfway down her back.
Before she got a haircut last week,
her hair flowed halfway down her back.
