Phrases And Clauses Worksheet For Class 8
A phrase is a group of words that makes some sense but not complete sense. A phrase may contain a participle, gerund (ing form) or infinitive. It does not contain a finite verb.
A clause is a group of words that contains a finite verb. It may or may not contain a non-finite verb.
1. once upon a time
2. there lived a pretty girl
3. jumping out of the window
4. the young man had a dream
5. because she was not there
6. as it is a holiday
7. where there is a will
8. what to do now
9. looking forward to becoming a grandmother
10. in a far away land
11. the old woman sang a song
12. being the only applicant
13. not knowing what to do
14. if you are in a hurry
15. standing at the gate
16. the man knocked on the door
17. I am speaking the truth
18. they are waiting for us
Answers
1. once upon a time (phrase)
2. there lived a pretty girl (clause; finite verb – lived)
3. jumping out of the window (phrase)
4. the young man had a dream (clause; finite verb – had)
5. because she was not there (clause; finite verb – was)
6. as it is a holiday (clause; finite verb – is)
7. where there is a will (clause; finite verb – is)
8. what to do now (phrase)
9. looking forward to becoming a grandmother (phrase)
10. in a far away land (phrase)
11. the old woman sang a song (clause; finite verb – sang)
12. being the only applicant (phrase; non-finite verb – being)
13. not knowing what to do (phrase; non-finite verbs – knowing, to do)
14. if you are in a hurry (clause; finite verb- are)
15. standing at the gate (phrase; non-finite verb – standing)
16. the man knocked on the door (clause; finite verb – knocked)
17. I am speaking the truth (clause; finite verb – am speaking)
18. they are waiting for us (clause; finite verb – are waiting)
