Phrases And Clauses Worksheet For Class 8
A phrase is a group of words that makes some sense but not complete senses. Phrases usually begin with a preposition, an ing form or a to-infinitive. A phrase does not contain a finite a verb.
A clause is a group of words that makes complete sense. A clause will always have a subject and a finite verb.
State whether the underlined part is a phrase or clause.
1. I saw a man waiting for the bus.
2. I see no point in arguing with him.
3. When I went to his home, I saw him working in his garage.
4. I saw a girl carrying a basket on her head.
5. He jumped into the river to save the drowning boy.
6. I asked him if he knew where the railway station was.
7. It took me 30 minutes to get ready for office.
8. As he was in a hurry, he didn’t each much food.
9. They encouraged him to make another attempt.
10. I was pleasantly surprised to hear the news of her engagement.
Answers
1. I saw a man waiting for the bus. (Clause)
2. I see no point in arguing with him. (Phrase)
3. When I went to his home, I saw him working in his garage. (Clause)
4. I saw a girl carrying a basket on her head. (Phrase)
5. He jumped into the river to save the drowning boy. (Phrase)
6. I asked him if he knew where the railway station was. (Clause)
7. It took me 30 minutes to get ready for office. (Phrase)
8. As he was in a hurry, he didn’t each much food. (Clause)
9. They encouraged him to make another attempt. (Clause)
10. I was pleasantly surprised to hear the news of her engagement. (Clause)
Phrases and clauses worksheet
State whether the groups of words given below are clauses or phrases.
1. despite our best efforts
2. whenever you want
3. what you said
4. rising from his seat
5. raising his hand
6. looking after the kids
7. as if she was busy
8. if it doesn’t rain
9. unless you try hard
10. in case it rains
11. of late
12. flipping the pages
13. he tossed the coin
14. having had his breakfast
15. on his own
16. by dint of hard work
17. because he was ill
18. as you are my friend
19. if you try
20. whether you like it
Answers
1. phrase, 2. clause, 3. clause, 4. phrase, 5. phrase, 6. phrase, 7. clause, 8. clause, 9. clause, 10. clause, 11. phrase, 12. phrase, 13. clause, 14. phrase, 15. phrase, 16. phrase, 17. clause, 18. clause, 19. clause, 20. clause
