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

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