Phrases and Clauses Worksheet
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and understanding phrases and clauses, their types, and their functions in sentences.
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you practice identifying and understanding phrases and clauses.
1. Which of the following is a phrase?
She sings.
Running quickly
He will eat.
They read books.
2. Which of the following is an independent clause?
Because it was raining
After the movie ended
The dog barked loudly.
To the store
Read each sentence. Underline the phrase(s) and circle the clause(s). Then, write 'P' for phrase or 'C' for clause in the blank.
1. The cat jumped over the fence.
2. While the children played, their parents watched.
3. She walked to the park.
4. If you study, you will pass the test.
1. What is the main difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?
2. Give an example of a sentence with an independent clause and a dependent clause.
1. A phrase always contains both a subject and a verb.
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False
Read the passage below. Then, identify and label three phrases and three clauses from the passage. Write them on the lines provided.
The old, wooden boat sailed smoothly across the calm lake. Because the sun was shining brightly, the water sparkled like a thousand diamonds. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the tall trees that lined the shore. The two friends, enjoying the peaceful afternoon, decided to fish for a while.
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