To solve this task, we need to look at each underlined section in the sentences and decide if it is a
phrase or a
clause.
Here is the rule from the "Remember" box to help us:
*
Clause: Contains a
subject (who or what) and a
verb (action) and makes sense on its own.
*
Phrase: Adds extra information but does
not have a subject and verb working together to make a complete thought.
Let's go through the list one by one:
1.
"above the treetops"
* Does it have a subject? No.
* Does it have a verb? No.
* It just tells us *where* the balloon floated.
*
Answer: Phrase
2.
"At midnight"
* Does it have a subject? No.
* Does it have a verb? No.
* It just tells us *when* the bell chimed.
*
Answer: Phrase
3.
"at the surprised tourists"
* Does it have a subject? No.
* Does it have a verb? No.
* It tells us *who* the elephant trumpeted at.
*
Answer: Phrase
4.
"as quickly as possible"
* Does it have a subject? No.
* Does it have a verb? No.
* It tells us *how* Noah slurped his drink.
*
Answer: Phrase
5.
"I went to the cinema"
* Does it have a subject? Yes (
I).
* Does it have a verb? Yes (
went).
* Does it make sense on its own? Yes, "I went to the cinema" is a complete thought.
*
Answer: Clause
6.
"beautifully at the school concert"
* Does it have a subject? No.
* Does it have a verb? No.
* It tells us *how* Penny sang and *where*.
*
Answer: Phrase
7.
"we are visiting New York"
* Does it have a subject? Yes (
we).
* Does it have a verb? Yes (
are visiting).
* Does it make sense on its own? Yes, "We are visiting New York" is a complete thought.
*
Answer: Clause
8.
"along the seafront"
* Does it have a subject? No.
* Does it have a verb? No.
* It tells us *where* Lara and Zoe skipped.
*
Answer: Phrase
Final Answer:
1. Phrase
2. Phrase
3. Phrase
4. Phrase
5. Clause
6. Phrase
7. Clause
8. Phrase
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of phrase and clause worksheet.
