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Phrase or Clause Worksheet

This document distinguishes between phrases and clauses. It notes that a clause contains a subject and verb and makes sense on its own, while a phrase adds extra information to a sentence. Several example sentences are then provided for the reader to determine whether the underlined section is a phrase or clause.

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Phrase or Clause Worksheet

This document distinguishes between phrases and clauses. It notes that a clause contains a subject and verb and makes sense on its own, while a phrase adds extra information to a sentence. Several example sentences are then provided for the reader to determine whether the underlined section is a phrase or clause.

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Phrase or Clause?

WALT: Distinguish between phrases and clauses


Remember
A clause always contains a subject performing a verb and makes sense
on its own.
A phrase adds extra information to a sentence
For each sentence below, decide whether the underlined section is a
phrase or a clause.

Example
The red balloon floated above the treetops.
At midnight, the church bell chimed eerily.
The majestic elephant trumpeted loudly at the
surprised tourists.
Noah slurped his milkshake as quickly as
possible.
On Saturday, I went to the cinema.
Penny sang beautifully at the school concert.
Next year, we are visiting New York.
Lara and Zoe skipped along the seafront.

Phrase

Clause

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