Clauses and Phrases Quiz

1. Identify whether the underlined group of words is a phrase or a clause.

Trying to steal third base all the time isn’t the best way to keep innings alive.

2. She excels at her work without worrying about forecasts for each following quarter.

3. To invite Gus to the party will be to add the social glue we’ll need.

4. Are you sure you want to buy those rims for your SUV?

5. I’m guessing the cat will be sleeping for at least five hours.

6. While some members of the search party looking for the lost dog scoured the woods, others checked the ravine.

7. Because Roger and Betty found a babysitter for the evening, they can go to the show.

8. The ice-covered bridge was closed to prevent driving hazards.

9. The course in using sign language will start next week.

10. Giving it all she had, she finished the marathon in a personal-best five hours and fifteen minutes.