WORKSHEET: SENTENCE STRUCTURE
(Phrases and Clauses)
Classes: 6–8
Section A: Identify the Following
Write Phrase, Independent Clause, or Dependent Clause.
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Under the old bridge
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The children were laughing
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Because it was very cold
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Running very fast
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She completed her homework
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If you finish early
Answers – Section A
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Phrase
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Independent Clause
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Dependent Clause
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Phrase
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Independent Clause
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Dependent Clause
Section B: Fill in the Blanks
Choose the correct word: phrase / clause
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A group of words with a subject and a verb is called a __________.
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“In the evening” is a __________.
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“The dog barked loudly” is an independent __________.
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A dependent clause usually begins with words like because, if, or although. (True / False)
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A phrase can stand alone as a complete sentence. (True / False)
Answers – Section B
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clause
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phrase
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clause
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True
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False
Section C: Choose the Correct Option (MCQs)
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Which of the following is a phrase?
a) She is happy
b) Because it rained
c) On the table
d) The boy ran
Answer: c) On the table
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Which sentence contains two independent clauses?
a) I slept because I was tired.
b) I slept, and I woke up early.
c) Because I slept, I woke up early.
d) Sleeping early is healthy.
Answer: b) I slept, and I woke up early.
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Which word usually begins a dependent clause?
a) And
b) Because
c) But
d) So
Answer: b) Because
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Identify the sentence type:
“I like tea, but I don’t like coffee.”
a) Simple
b) Complex
c) Compound
d) Compound-Complex
Answer: c) Compound
Section D: Rewrite the Sentences
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Join these sentences using because:
I stayed at home. It was raining. -
Join these sentences using and:
She reads books. She writes stories.
Answers – Section D
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I stayed at home because it was raining.
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She reads books and writes stories.
Section E: Sentence Building (Higher Order Thinking)
Write one sentence of each type:
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Simple sentence
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Compound sentence
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Complex sentence
Sample Answers – Section E
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The sun is bright.
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I like apples, and my sister likes oranges.
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Because it was late, we went home.
⭐ Teacher’s Note / Student Tip
Remember:
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Phrase → No subject or verb
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Independent Clause → Complete idea
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Dependent Clause → Needs support
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