Let's solve the exercise step by step.
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Understanding Clauses and Phrases:
- A
clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can be independent (a complete sentence) or dependent (part of a larger sentence).
- A
phrase is a group of words that does not contain both a subject and a verb. It functions as a single part of speech (like a noun, adjective, or adverb).
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Now let’s analyze each sentence:
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1. He is laughing at a joker.
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Clause: "He is laughing"
→ This has a subject ("He") and a verb ("is laughing"), so it's a clause.
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Phrase: "at a joker"
→ This is a prepositional phrase (preposition "at" + object "a joker"). No subject or verb.
✔ Answer:
- Clause:
He is laughing
- Phrase:
at a joker
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2. She is making tea for the guests.
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Clause: "She is making tea"
→ Subject: "She", Verb: "is making" → complete action.
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Phrase: "for the guests"
→ Prepositional phrase modifying "making tea".
✔ Answer:
- Clause:
She is making tea
- Phrase:
for the guests
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3. I saw a girl with blue eyes.
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Clause: "I saw a girl"
→ Subject: "I", Verb: "saw", Object: "a girl"
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Phrase: "with blue eyes"
→ Prepositional phrase describing the girl.
✔ Answer:
- Clause:
I saw a girl
- Phrase:
with blue eyes
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4. He always behaves in a strange way.
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Clause: "He always behaves"
→ Subject: "He", Verb: "behaves", Adverb: "always" modifies the verb.
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Phrase: "in a strange way"
→ Prepositional phrase (preposition "in" + noun phrase "a strange way").
✔ Answer:
- Clause:
He always behaves
- Phrase:
in a strange way
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
- Clause:
He is laughing
- Phrase:
at a joker
2.
- Clause:
She is making tea
- Phrase:
for the guests
3.
- Clause:
I saw a girl
- Phrase:
with blue eyes
4.
- Clause:
He always behaves
- Phrase:
in a strange way
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📝 Explanation Summary:
- Always look for the
subject and verb to identify the
clause.
- Identify
prepositions (e.g., at, for, with, in) followed by nouns — these form
phrases.
- Phrases do
not have verbs; they modify parts of the sentence.
This helps students understand sentence structure and improve grammar skills!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of phrase and clause worksheets.
