Worksheet for identifying phrases and clauses with grammar exercises.
Quizizz worksheet titled "Phrases and Clauses" with 17 questions asking students to identify whether given phrases are phrases or clauses, and to combine sentences with correct punctuation and capitalization.
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Let's go through each question one by one and solve them with explanations.
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1. after years of silence
✔ Phrase
*Explanation:* This is a prepositional phrase ("after" is the preposition, "years of silence" is the object). It lacks a subject and verb, so it’s not a clause.
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2. since they are five years apart
✔ Clause
*Explanation:* This contains a subject ("they") and a verb ("are"), and it expresses a complete thought (though dependent). "Since" is a subordinating conjunction, making this a dependent clause.
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3. as a writer
✔ Phrase
*Explanation:* This is a prepositional phrase (preposition: "as", object: "a writer"). No subject or verb → phrase.
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4. after my grandparents told me
✔ Clause
*Explanation:* Contains a subject ("my grandparents") and a verb ("told"). Even though it starts with "after," which is a subordinating conjunction, the structure includes a full subject-verb pair → dependent clause.
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5. speaking for the whole family
✔ Phrase
*Explanation:* This is a present participle phrase. "Speaking" is a verb form but not acting as the main verb in a sentence. No subject or independent verb → phrase.
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6. as brother and sister
✔ Phrase
*Explanation:* This is a prepositional phrase using "as" (like a preposition), followed by a noun phrase. No subject or verb → phrase.
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7. in Ancient Egypt
✔ Phrase
*Explanation:* Prepositional phrase ("in" + "Ancient Egypt"). No subject or verb → phrase.
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8. given the circumstances
✔ Phrase
*Explanation:* This is a participial phrase (often used like an adverbial phrase). "Given" is a past participle, modifying the rest of the sentence. No subject or verb → phrase.
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9. as you already know
✔ Clause
*Explanation:* Has a subject ("you") and a verb ("know"). "As" is a subordinating conjunction introducing a dependent clause → clause.
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10. Combine these 2 sentences. Use correct punctuation and capitalization.
> Janelle tends to trust people.
> She even trusts sketchy people.
✔ Janelle tends to trust people, even sketchy ones.
*Explanation:* We combine the two ideas using a comma and a modifier ("even sketchy ones" replaces the second sentence for conciseness). "Sketchy ones" refers back to "people" to avoid repetition.
Alternatively:
✔ Janelle tends to trust people; she even trusts sketchy people.
(This uses a semicolon to join two independent clauses.)
But the first version is more concise and natural.
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11. Combine these sentences. Use correct punctuation and capitalization.
> Kara opened her presents.
Wait — there's only one sentence listed here. The instruction says "combine these sentences," but only one is provided. Possibly a typo or missing information.
If we assume the intention was to combine two related sentences (but only one is shown), then we can't combine it unless more context is given.
However, if the task is just to write it correctly, then:
✔ Kara opened her presents.
(Already correct — properly capitalized and punctuated.)
But likely, there was a missing sentence. If you meant to include another one, please provide it.
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1. phrase
2. clause
3. phrase
4. clause
5. phrase
6. phrase
7. phrase
8. phrase
9. clause
10. Janelle tends to trust people, even sketchy ones.
11. Kara opened her presents. *(Assuming no other sentence was intended)*
Let me know if you'd like help with the remaining questions (12–17) or if you have the rest of the quiz!
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1. after years of silence
✔ Phrase
*Explanation:* This is a prepositional phrase ("after" is the preposition, "years of silence" is the object). It lacks a subject and verb, so it’s not a clause.
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2. since they are five years apart
✔ Clause
*Explanation:* This contains a subject ("they") and a verb ("are"), and it expresses a complete thought (though dependent). "Since" is a subordinating conjunction, making this a dependent clause.
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3. as a writer
✔ Phrase
*Explanation:* This is a prepositional phrase (preposition: "as", object: "a writer"). No subject or verb → phrase.
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4. after my grandparents told me
✔ Clause
*Explanation:* Contains a subject ("my grandparents") and a verb ("told"). Even though it starts with "after," which is a subordinating conjunction, the structure includes a full subject-verb pair → dependent clause.
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5. speaking for the whole family
✔ Phrase
*Explanation:* This is a present participle phrase. "Speaking" is a verb form but not acting as the main verb in a sentence. No subject or independent verb → phrase.
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6. as brother and sister
✔ Phrase
*Explanation:* This is a prepositional phrase using "as" (like a preposition), followed by a noun phrase. No subject or verb → phrase.
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7. in Ancient Egypt
✔ Phrase
*Explanation:* Prepositional phrase ("in" + "Ancient Egypt"). No subject or verb → phrase.
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8. given the circumstances
✔ Phrase
*Explanation:* This is a participial phrase (often used like an adverbial phrase). "Given" is a past participle, modifying the rest of the sentence. No subject or verb → phrase.
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9. as you already know
✔ Clause
*Explanation:* Has a subject ("you") and a verb ("know"). "As" is a subordinating conjunction introducing a dependent clause → clause.
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10. Combine these 2 sentences. Use correct punctuation and capitalization.
> Janelle tends to trust people.
> She even trusts sketchy people.
✔ Janelle tends to trust people, even sketchy ones.
*Explanation:* We combine the two ideas using a comma and a modifier ("even sketchy ones" replaces the second sentence for conciseness). "Sketchy ones" refers back to "people" to avoid repetition.
Alternatively:
✔ Janelle tends to trust people; she even trusts sketchy people.
(This uses a semicolon to join two independent clauses.)
But the first version is more concise and natural.
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11. Combine these sentences. Use correct punctuation and capitalization.
> Kara opened her presents.
Wait — there's only one sentence listed here. The instruction says "combine these sentences," but only one is provided. Possibly a typo or missing information.
If we assume the intention was to combine two related sentences (but only one is shown), then we can't combine it unless more context is given.
However, if the task is just to write it correctly, then:
✔ Kara opened her presents.
(Already correct — properly capitalized and punctuated.)
But likely, there was a missing sentence. If you meant to include another one, please provide it.
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Final Answers:
1. phrase
2. clause
3. phrase
4. clause
5. phrase
6. phrase
7. phrase
8. phrase
9. clause
10. Janelle tends to trust people, even sketchy ones.
11. Kara opened her presents. *(Assuming no other sentence was intended)*
Let me know if you'd like help with the remaining questions (12–17) or if you have the rest of the quiz!
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