Phrase vs Clause vs Sentence Quiz

You can do this quiz online or print it on paper. It tests some of the material covered on the Phrase vs Clause vs Sentence page in our grammar section.

1. A phrase is a group of words that work together but _______ a subject and verb.

don't include
must include
can include
a) don't include b) must include c) can include

2. Which is an example of a phrase?

we sat
around the fire
who came?
a) we sat b) around the fire c) who came?

3. A phrase is part of the _______ to which it adds meaning or detail.

subject
clause
object
a) subject b) clause c) object

4. A clause is a group of words that must include

a phrase and a verb
an object and a verb
a subject and a verb
a) a phrase and a verb b) an object and a verb c) a subject and a verb

5. Which is an example of a clause?

Maria is sleeping
under a tree
in the park
a) Maria is sleeping b) under a tree c) in the park

6. Which kind of clause expresses a complete thought and can also stand alone as a sentence?

a dependent clause
an independent clause
a relative clause
a) a dependent clause b) an independent clause c) a relative clause

7. Which kind of clause doesn't express a complete thought and can't stand alone as a sentence?

a dependent clause
an independent clause
a main clause
a) a dependent clause b) an independent clause c) a main clause

8. Which is an example of a dependent clause?

Jim went swimming
in the pool
because it was hot
a) Jim went swimming b) in the pool c) because it was hot

9. Which is an example of an independent clause?

Jim went swimming
in the pool
because it was hot
a) Jim went swimming b) in the pool c) because it was hot

10. A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and has at least one

dependent clause
independent clause
prepositional phrase
a) dependent clause b) independent clause c) prepositional phrase

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Matt Errey Contributor: Matt Errey. Matt is the author of several books including 1000 Phrasal Verbs in Context and Common English Idioms for learners, and Matt's ESL Games and Quizzes for teachers.
01/2025