State whether the given groups of words are phrases or clauses.
Notes
Phrases usually start with prepositions. They do not contain finite verbs.
A clause will always have a finite verb in it. A subordinate clause begins with a conjunction or relative pronoun.
Phrases and clauses worksheet for class 6
1. as if it was his birthday
2. notwithstanding the opposition to the plan
3. in spite of her best efforts
4. if you are in a hurry
5. as soon as he received the message
6. waiting for hours
7. running as fast as he could
8. what you do with your time
9. since the dawn of civilization
10. on account of his illness
11. due to unforeseeable circumstances
12. the match was cancelled
13. by dint of hard work
14. owing to her family problems
15. as it was a sunny day
16. garlands made of fresh flowers
17. not knowing what to do
18. on top of that
19. at the foot of the hill
20. however hard you may try
Answers
1. as if it was his birthday (clause)
2. notwithstanding the opposition to the plan (phrase)
3. in spite of her best efforts (phrase)
4. if you are in a hurry (clause)
5. as soon as he received the message (clause)
6. waiting for hours (phrase)
7. running as fast as he could (clause)
8. what you do with your time (clause)
9. since the dawn of civilization (phrase)
10. on account of his illness (phrase)
11. due to unforeseeable circumstances (phrase)
12. the match was cancelled (clause)
13. by dint of hard work (phrase)
14. owing to her family problems (phrase)
15. as it was a sunny day (clause)
16. garlands made of fresh flowers (phrase; here made is not a finite verb; it is a past participle)
17. not knowing what to do (clause)
18. on top of that (phrase)
19. at the foot of the hill (phrase)
20. however hard you may try (clause)
