Phrases and Clauses
Phrase vs Clause
Phrases and Clauses
Phrase
A phrase is a group of words without a subject and a finite verb.
It does not express a complete idea.
👉 It works as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.
Examples:
in the room → prepositional phrase
The book is in the room.
very happy → adjective phrase
She looks very happy.
running fast → participial phrase
The boy running fast is tired.
to win the prize → infinitive phrase
His dream is to win the prize.
playing cricket → gerund phrase
Playing cricket is fun.
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Key point:
No subject + finite verb combination
Clause
A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a finite verb.
A clause may or may not express a complete idea.
Examples:
because he was tired → adverbial clause
He slept because he was tired.
who is playing outside → adjective clause
The boy who is playing outside is my brother.
that she is honest → noun clause
I believe that she is honest.
when the bell rang → adverbial clause of time
The students stood up when the bell rang.
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Key point:
Subject + finite verb present
Quiz 1: Identify Phrase or Clause
Choose the correct option.
1. Because he was ill, he stayed home.
A) Phrase
B) Clause
2. In the morning
A) Phrase
B) Clause
3. Who is standing near the gate
A) Phrase
B) Clause
4. Having completed the work
A) Phrase
B) Clause
5. That she is honest
A) Phrase
B) Clause
Answers:
1-B
2-A
3-B
4-A
5-B
Parts of Speech Identification
Instructions: Identify the phrases of the following:
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I saw a big brown dog this morning.
- The girl with the blue dress is my classfellow.
- The book on the table is mine.
- He is waiting at the bust stop.
- He arrived after the meeting.
- The girl with red scarf is my sister.
- The flowers smelled sweet in the garden.
- The house in the corner is very beautiful.
- The painting on the wall is fantastic.
- We all wanted to play a cricket match..
- The baby is sleeping in the cradle soundly.
- I worked with great efforts.
- I slept through the night.
- The man with the long beard look tired.
- I bought the cake with chocolate topping.
- He was standing near the door.
- The kids are playing in the parkjoyfully
- All the students do not belong to our campus.
- The cat ran away in a quick manner
- The old man with white beard is my grandfather.
- I love to watch football matches.
- The roses in the vase are so beautiful.
- They were waiting for us with eager.
- The cake that my mother cooked is very sweet.
- All the players were playing very well.
- We were waiting for them in the hall..
- The movie was so interesting.
- A good teacher always remains calm.
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