Phrases And Clauses Worksheet For Classes 7 And 8

State whether the groups of words given below are phrases or clauses.

A phrase is a group of words that makes some sense, but not complete sense. A phrase may contain a non-finite verb like an infinitive, gerund or participle. It does not contain a finite verb.

A clause is a group of words that makes complete sense. A clause must have a finite verb.

1. He could not win the match

2. Knocking at the door

3. At the end of the street

4. She put something on the table

5. While working in the garage

6. She looked out of the window

7. Not knowing what to do

8. He asked me a question

9. Waiting for more than an hour

10. He went home after a while

11. You have no moral right to criticize me

12. Hungry and tired, the fox searched for food here and there

13. Having waited for more than a week

14. To watch him eating

15. Put it there

Answers

1. He could not win the match. (Clause)

2. Knocking at the door (Phrase)

3. At the end of the street (Phrase)

4. She put something on the table (Clause)

5. While working in the garage (Phrase)

6. She looked out of the window (Clause)

7. Not knowing what to do (Phrase)

8. He asked me a question (Clause)

9. Waiting for more than an hour (Phrase)

10. He went home after a while (Clause)

11. You have no moral right to criticize me (Clause)

12. Hungry and tired (phrase), the fox searched for food here and there (Clause)

13. Having waited for more than a week (Phrase)

14. To watch him eating (Phrase)

15. Put it there (Clause)