Phrases and Clauses Quiz

What is a phrase?

• A group of words that can be a full sentence

• A group of words that acts like a single part of speech

• A group of words that is a complete thought

• A group of words that always contains a subject and a verb

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is an example of a noun phrase?

• My best friend

• With the blue shirt

• For 20 days

• The falcon soared majestically

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the main difference between a phrase and a clause?

• A phrase always contains a subject and a verb

• A clause can be a full sentence

• A clause always acts like a single part of speech

• A phrase can never be a full sentence

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?

• The falcon soared majestically

• The wizard who cast a spell

• While my guitar gently weeps

• The best ham sandwich in Oklahoma

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What defines all clauses?

• A group of words that acts like a single part of speech

• A group of words that always contains a subject and a verb

• A group of words that is a complete thought

• A group of words that can be a full sentence

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is an example of an adverbial phrase?

• The falcon soared majestically

• With the blue shirt

• My best friend

• For 20 days

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

• The wizard who cast a spell

• The best ham sandwich in Oklahoma

• The falcon soared majestically

• While my guitar gently weeps

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the function of a phrase?

• To be a complete thought

• To contain a subject and a verb

• To be a full sentence

• To act like a single part of speech

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is an example of an adjectival phrase?

• For 20 days

• The falcon soared majestically

• With the blue shirt

• My best friend

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is an independent clause?

• A clause that includes a subordinating conjunction

• A clause that does not have a subject and a verb

• A clause that cannot stand on its own as a sentence

• A clause that can stand on its own as a sentence

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B