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Clause Vs Phrase Exercises

The document discusses different types of phrases and clauses in English grammar. It provides examples to distinguish between phrases, independent clauses, and dependent clauses. A series of exercises are included for the reader to identify these elements in sample sentences. The document aims to help readers understand and classify phrases and clauses.

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Clause Vs Phrase Exercises

The document discusses different types of phrases and clauses in English grammar. It provides examples to distinguish between phrases, independent clauses, and dependent clauses. A series of exercises are included for the reader to identify these elements in sample sentences. The document aims to help readers understand and classify phrases and clauses.

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Name : Marshanda Miftahul Jannah

NP : 223050022

Phrases and Clauses Exercises


I. A phrase is a group of words that may include nouns or verbals but may not
include a subject performing a verb. The following are some phrases:

1. leaving behind the cat


2. slamming into a wall
3. before the initial exam
4. after the destruction
5. Because of her brilliant smile

These examples contain nouns (cat, wall, exam, destruction). You have a few verbs
(leaving, slamming), but the noun is never used as a subject doing a predicate verb. All
of them are phrases.

II. A clause is a group of words containing a subject actively performing a verb.


The following are some clause examples:

1. since she laughs at hesitant men .


2. I dislike people with bad character .
3. When the sages go rallying in .

She, I, Sages is the subject in the above; examples, whereas the terms laughs, dislikes,
and go rallying are the predicate verb.

III. An independent clause is one that can exist by itself and form a comprehensive
sentence with punctuation.

The following are separate clauses:

1. I dislike people of bad character .


2. Scott Simps is scarier than a Tiger !

We may easily convert isolated clauses into entire sentences by adding proper
punctuation marks. "I dislike people of bad character," we could say.
"Scott Simps is scarier than a Tiger!" we could say. We call them independent clauses
because they can stand on their own, without any additional words, and form whole
sentences.

IV. Dependent sentences usually have a subject performing the verb, but they are
preceded by a subordinate conjunction. That subordinate conjunction implies
that the clause cannot stand exist as a complete sentence.

Rather, the dependent clause is dependent on another phrase; it cannot form a


complete sentence on its own, despite having a subject performing a verb.

Subordinating Conjunctions and Dependent Words include since, until, because, until,
when, if, and so on.

These clauses do not, by themselves, form full thoughts or sentences.

The subordinate conjunctions since, when, and because lead the audience to expect
the speaker to offer some additional information. The thought is incomplete.

Exercise I.

Identify whether the underlined groups of words are phrases or clauses.

1. She studied under the street light.

2. Put the cups on the desk.

3. He glanced out of the windows.

4. I know a woman who works in Delhi Police.

5. We cannot live without oxygen or fresh air.

6. She wears a bracelet which is made of silver.

7. They cannot go while it is snowing.

8. I have no clue what he did with those funds.

9. The woman whom I met on the metro was a farmer.

10. Planets revolve around the sun.


Answer :

1. Phrase
2. Phrase
3. Phrase
4. Clause
5. Phrase
6. Clause
7. Clause
8. Clause
9. Clause
10. Phrase

Exercise - 2

In the following sentences, Identify whether the highlighted portion is a Phrase


or Clause.

1. Faced with numerous challenges, I decided to take assistance from a Psychologist.

2. He came to work on time in spite of missing the bus.

3. Before eating any supplement, I always talk to my nutritionist.

4. Mary lived outside her home for 5 years.

5. In the dawn, it's ideal to get up early.

6. They were offended by the little kid yelling loudly.

7. I like the educator who is wearing spectacles.

Answer :

1. Phrase
2. Clause
3. Clause
4. Phrase
5. Clause
6. Pharse
7. Clause
Exercise - 3

In the following sentences, identify the independent clauses and dependent


clauses.

1. After we finished the assignment. Mrs. Sharma makes wonderful dishes.


2. I went to see him.
3. While we were driving.
4. Since we went there yesterday.
5. I took the main road, which was repaired yesterday.
6. The kid who was peeping in the window has left this letter.
7. She enjoys dancing in the rain.
8. The novel, which was on the desk, is brilliantly written.
9. Since the play was fascinating.
10. If we came back on time.

Answer :

1. Dependent clause
2. Independent clause
3. Dependent clause
4. Dependent clause
5. Independent clause
6. Dependent clause
7. Independent clause
8. Dependent clause
9. Dependent clause
10. Dependent clause

Exercise 4

In the following sentences, determine whether it is a phrase, independent clause,


or dependent clause.

1. Throwing sheets on roads.

2. While stones covered the street.


3. Nobody resides there.

4. Besides old cars and bikes.

5. Unless it snows.

6. Swimming can be fun.

7. That we purchased yesterday.

8. Which disappeared.

9. Walk fast.

10. To jump quickly.

Answer :

1. Phrase
2. Dependent clause
3. Independent clause
4. Phrase
5. Dependent clause
6. Independent clause
7. Dependent clause
8. Dependent clause
9. Independent clause
10. Phrase

Exercise 5

In the following sentences, underline the dependent clause and the subordinating
words (conjunction).

1. I said no to the party because I had some pending work.

2. I could have passed brilliantly if I had studied properly.

3. After I complete my assignment, I'll get the offer for work.

4. They were playing video games while he was sleeping.

5. Her project would have been brilliant if she would have written the stats.

6. Unless you return the book, you'll have to clear all the dues.
7. If it is pleasant tomorrow, we will go shopping.

8. I thought that she was going to stay with us.

9. You can't achieve your goal when you are unfocused.

10. He took his toy, although he preferred reading books.

Answer :

1. Because
2. If
3. After
4. While
5. If
6. Unless
7. If
8. That
9. When
10. Although

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