Parts of a Sentence (Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences)

Match the following vocabulary words to their definitions.

• A group of words that always expresses a complete thought

• Clause

• The WHO or WHAT of a sentence

• Subject

• A group of words with a subject and a verb (may not always express a complete thought)

• Predicate

• A group of related words

• Phrase

• What the subject IS or DOES

• Sentence

Read the group of words below and determine if they are a phrase, a clause, or a sentence.

AFTER THE MUSIC STARTED

• Phrase

• Clause

• Sentence

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THE TEACHER READ A STORY

• Phrase

• Clause

• Sentence

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HE ATE MY CAKE

• Phrase

• Clause

• Sentence

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BEFORE HE BOUGHT HER A PRESENT

• Phrase

• Clause

• Sentence

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WE WILL GO TO DISNEYLAND

• Phrase

• Clause

• Sentence

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TALKED FOR HOURS

• Phrase

• Clause

• Sentence

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ON SUNDAY

• Phrase

• Clause

• Sentence

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BEFORE WE GO CAMPING

• Phrase

• Clause

• Sentence

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PLAYING THE GUITAR

• Phrase

• Clause

• Sentence