WorksheetsUnderstanding Phrases and Clauses
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a phrase?
A phrase is a single word.
A phrase is a complete sentence.
A phrase is a type of punctuation.
A phrase is a group of words that express a concept.
What is a clause?
A clause is a synonym for a sentence.
A clause is a type of punctuation.
A clause is a single word.
A clause is a group of words containing a subject and a predicate.
Identify the phrase in this sentence: 'The cat on the roof is sleeping.'
The cat is sleeping.
on the ground
The roof is high.
on the roof
Identify the clause in this sentence: 'When it rains, I stay inside.'
I stay inside
it rains
When I go outside
When it rains
Which of the following is a dependent clause? 'Because I was tired' or 'I went to bed'?
Because I was tired
I went to sleep
Because I went to bed
I was tired
True or False: A phrase can stand alone as a complete sentence.
Phrases can be used as questions.
False
True
A phrase is always a complete thought.
What type of clause can stand alone as a complete sentence?
Dependent clause
Relative clause
Subordinate clause
Independent clause
Give an example of a noun phrase.
the quick brown fox
the lazy dog
a fast car
the tall building
What is the main difference between a phrase and a clause?
A phrase does not have a subject-verb pair, while a clause does.
Phrases and clauses are interchangeable terms in grammar.
A phrase always contains a subject and a verb.
A clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone.
Which of the following is NOT a type of clause: independent, dependent, or fragment?
compound
fragment
subordinate
coordinating
