identifying-phrases-and-clauses-powerpoint-google-slides-quiz-for_ver_1.pptx

Grammar

1. What are phrases and clauses? A clause is a group of words that contain a subject and a verb. A main clause can act as a sentence on its own. A subordinate clause cannot act as a sentence on its own but still contains a subject and a verb. A phrase is a group of words that form part of a sentence. Click here to b egin the q uiz!

2. Is the highlighted part of the sentence a phrase or a clause? The plane descended on the runway , battered by the strong winds. Phrase Clause

3. Is the highlighted part of the sentence a phrase or a clause? The girl wandered aimlessly through the deep, dark woods. Phrase Clause

4. Is the highlighted part of the sentence a phrase or a clause? We walked to the village along the quiet country lane. Phrase Clause

5. Is the highlighted part of the sentence a phrase or a clause? She looked around the school yard , searching for her friend . Phrase Clause

6. Is the highlighted part of the sentence a phrase or a clause? The boy crept down the stairs as quietly as possible. Phrase Clause

7. Is the highlighted part of the sentence a phrase or a clause? Amira was fast asleep , dreaming of becoming a singer. Phrase Clause

8. Is the highlighted part of the sentence a phrase or a clause? It was a beautiful day, with not a cloud in the sky. Phrase Clause

9. Is the highlighted part of the sentence a phrase or a clause? With a smile on his face , he made his way through the crowd. Phrase Clause

10. Is the highlighted part of the sentence a phrase or a clause? Joe fell into the swimming pool , with his ice cream in his hand. Phrase Clause