Clauses And Phrases Worksheet For Class 8 CBSE

Say whether the given groups of words are clauses or phrases.

1. she seemed upset

2. it didn’t occur to me

3. wherever he may be

4. despite trying hard

5. as simple as that

6. however hard you may try

7. though you are my friend

8. if you are happy

9. you don’t look happy

10. put it down

11. be careful

12. leave at once

13. on top of that

14. by virtue of hard work

15. as black as coal

Answers

1. she seemed upset (clause)

2. it didn’t occur to me (clause)

3. wherever he may be (clause)

4. despite trying hard (phrase)

5. as simple as that (phrase)

6. however hard you may try (clause)

7. though you are my friend (clause)

8. if you are happy (clause)

9. you don’t look happy (clause)

10. put it down (clause)

11. be careful (clause)

12. leave at once (clause)

13. on top of that (phrase)

14. by virtue of hard work (phrase)

15. as black as coal (phrase)