Phrases And Clauses Worksheet For Classes 7 And 8

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

A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a finite verb. It may contain a non-finite verb like an ing form or an infinitive. Phrases usually begin with prepositions. They may also begin with an ing form or an infinitive.

A clause is a group of words that contains a finite verb.

1. In the twenty-first century

2. You are my best friend.

3. The temple on the hilltop

4. Climbing up the hill

5. The child was sleeping

6. Running after the cat

7. She took something from her bag

8. I waited for an hour

9. After the long wait

10. Sitting on the branch

11. She called me a liar

12. Because I was ill

13. When you are ready

14. Walking on tip-toes

15. Since you are interested

Answers

1. In the twenty-first century (Phrase)

2. You are my best friend. (Clause)

3. The temple on the hilltop (Phrase)

4. Climbing up the hill (Phrase)

5. The child was sleeping. (Clause)

6. Running after the cat (Phrase)

7. She took something from her bag. (Clause)

8. I waited for an hour. (Clause)

9. After the long wait (Phrase)

10. Sitting on the branch (Phrase)

11. She called me a liar. (Clause)

12. Because I was ill (Clause)

13. When you are ready (Clause)

14. Walking on tip-toes (Phrase)

15. Since you are interested (Clause)