Educational worksheet from Quizizz focusing on identifying phrases and clauses in sentences.
Quizizz worksheet titled "Phrases and Clauses" with 17 questions asking students to identify whether phrases or clauses are present in given sentences.
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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" as a preposition. It describes a role or relationship. No subject or verb → phrase.
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7. in Ancient Egypt
✔ Phrase
*Explanation:* Prepositional phrase ("in" + noun phrase "Ancient Egypt"). No subject or verb → phrase.
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8. given the circumstances
✔ Phrase
*Explanation:* This is a participial phrase (past participle "given" used as an adjective). No subject or verb → phrase.
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9. as you already know
✔ Clause
*Explanation:* Contains a subject ("you") and a verb ("know"). Though it's a dependent clause introduced by "as," it has both subject and verb → 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.
✔ Combined sentence:
Janelle tends to trust people, even sketchy ones.
*Explanation:* We can combine these using a comma and a modifying phrase ("even sketchy ones" replaces the second sentence for conciseness). Alternatively:
Janelle tends to trust people; she even trusts sketchy people.
(Using a semicolon is also correct if keeping both clauses.)
But the best choice for clarity and flow is:
👉 Janelle tends to trust people, even sketchy ones.
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11. Combine these sentences. Use correct punctuation and capitalization.
Kara opened her presents.
Wait — only one sentence is provided. There must be a typo or missing information. The prompt says “combine these sentences,” but only one sentence is listed.
✘ Issue: Only one sentence is given: *"Kara opened her presents."*
There is no second sentence to combine with it.
👉 Possible correction: If there was a missing sentence (e.g., "She smiled happily."), then we could combine them. But as written, this question cannot be completed due to incomplete information.
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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. ✘ Incomplete – only one sentence provided. Cannot combine.
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Let me know if you have the second sentence for #11 or need help with the rest!
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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" as a preposition. It describes a role or relationship. No subject or verb → phrase.
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7. in Ancient Egypt
✔ Phrase
*Explanation:* Prepositional phrase ("in" + noun phrase "Ancient Egypt"). No subject or verb → phrase.
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8. given the circumstances
✔ Phrase
*Explanation:* This is a participial phrase (past participle "given" used as an adjective). No subject or verb → phrase.
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9. as you already know
✔ Clause
*Explanation:* Contains a subject ("you") and a verb ("know"). Though it's a dependent clause introduced by "as," it has both subject and verb → 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.
✔ Combined sentence:
Janelle tends to trust people, even sketchy ones.
*Explanation:* We can combine these using a comma and a modifying phrase ("even sketchy ones" replaces the second sentence for conciseness). Alternatively:
Janelle tends to trust people; she even trusts sketchy people.
(Using a semicolon is also correct if keeping both clauses.)
But the best choice for clarity and flow is:
👉 Janelle tends to trust people, even sketchy ones.
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11. Combine these sentences. Use correct punctuation and capitalization.
Kara opened her presents.
Wait — only one sentence is provided. There must be a typo or missing information. The prompt says “combine these sentences,” but only one sentence is listed.
✘ Issue: Only one sentence is given: *"Kara opened her presents."*
There is no second sentence to combine with it.
👉 Possible correction: If there was a missing sentence (e.g., "She smiled happily."), then we could combine them. But as written, this question cannot be completed due to incomplete information.
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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. ✘ Incomplete – only one sentence provided. Cannot combine.
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Let me know if you have the second sentence for #11 or need help with the rest!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of phrase or clause worksheet.
