Phrases & Clauses

Which of the following contains both a noun and a verb?

• Adverb phrase

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

• Prepositional Phrase

Which of the following could stand alone as a simple sentence if punctuation were added to the end?

• Adverb phrase

• Independent clause

• Prepositional phrase

• Dependent clause

Do the highlighted words make up a phrase or a clause in the following sentence:

He had not spoken to his friends from vacation.

• phrase

• clause

Do the highlighted words make up a phrase or a clause in the following sentence:

She wasn't in the salon when the fire alarm went off.

• phrase

• clause

Do the highlighted words make up a phrase or a clause in the following sentence?

"Georgia beat Clemson Saturday", moaned the announcer who delivered the news.

• phrase

• clause

Do the highlighted words make up a phrase or a clause in the following sentence?

The artist studied the painting hanging on the wall.

• phrase

• clause

In the following sentence, the highlighted words make up a what?

We need employees who are motivated and on time.

• phrase

• dependent clause

• independent clause

In the following sentence, the highlighted words make up a what?

Keri and her friend dressed for the party in a hurry

• phrase

• dependent clause

• independent clause

In the following sentence, the highlighted words make up a what?

He smiled when he saw me.

• phrase

• dependent clause

• independent clause

In the following sentence, the highlighted words make up a what?

Mom waved goodbye with tears in her eyes.

• phrase

• dependent clause

• independent clause