Phrases and Clauses

Phrases and Clauses

Clauses and Phrases

• A clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a predicate.

• A phrase is a group of words that function together in a sentence, but lack a subject, predicate, or both.

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a clause?

• we walked slowly

• around the block

• before the halls

• heard the sirens

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a phrase?

• I will never go again

• I am feeling ill

• See the movie later

• That restaurant is unclean

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a phrase?

• I was embarrassed

• I forgot my present

• I arrived late

• at the party

Multiple Choice

Identify the underlined word group as a PHRASE or a CLAUSE.

It is important to assign homework to middle school students.

• Phrase

• Clause

Multiple Choice

Identify the underlined word group as a PHRASE or a CLAUSE.

Fleas can jump up to 7 inches high.

• Phrase

• Clause

Multiple Choice

Identify the underlined word group as a PHRASE or a CLAUSE.

I often write down my thoughts in my journal at the end of the day.

• Phrase

• Clause

Multiple Choice

Identify the underlined word group as a PHRASE or a CLAUSE.

High school students still benefit from completing homework.

• Phrase

• Clause