Sentences - Phrases and clauses
A. Identify the kinds of the underlined phrases.
1. The noisy backbenchers were punished.
= Noun Phrase.
2. Siya read extremely slowly in the class.
= Adverb Phrases.
3. The soldiers on the horses have been decorated with medals.
= Prepositional Phrase.
4. It started to rain quite suddenly.
= Adverb Phrase.
5. The band played my all-time favourite song.
= Noun Phrase.
6. The terrified shopkeepers pulled down their shutters.
= Noun Phrase.
7. The players warmed themselves up before the race.
= Adverb Phrase.
8. The sunbeams came in through the tall glazed window.
= Adjective Phrase.
B. Identify if the underlined groups of words are phrases or clauses.
1. Let us go to the hills when summer sets in.
= Clause.
2. It was a holiday for teachers and students of primary classes.
= Phrase.
3. It has rained heavily, so all the drains are overflowing.
= Clause.
4. I could not drink my tomato soup as a fly had landed in it.
= Phrase.
5. I have learnt a new way of baking vegetables.
= Clause.
6. The gymnasts performed in front of cheering spectators.
= Phrase.
7. I informed you about the breakdown, still you did not arrange for the pick up.
= Phrase.
8. The onlookers would get excited when someone from their country performed.
= Clause.
C. Join the two clauses by using the coordinating conjunction given in brackets.
1. Wear your jacket. It is cold outside. (for)
= Wear your jacket for it is cold outside.
2. I was tired. I was sleepy. (and)
= I was tired and sleepy.
3. Shravan can not read. He cannot write. (nor)
= Shravan can not read nor can he write.
4. I like to drink juices. My sister likes milkshake. (but)
= I like to drink juices but my sister likes milkshake.
5. Their grandfather is seventy. He likes to cook for the family. (yet)
= Their grandfather is seventy yet he likes to cook for the family.
6. Divya does not drink milk. She does not drink tea. (nor)
= Divya does not drink milk nor does she drink tea.
7. You can buy a new book. You may borrow it from the library. (or)
= You can buy a new book or borrow it from the library.
8. The crow was thirsty. It flew to a pot of water in my balcony. (so)
= The crow was thirsty, so it flew to a pot of water in my balcony.
D. Join the clauses in the two columns using the subordinating conjunctions given in between. Then rewrite the tips for preparing for the exams, as complete sentences.
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1. Do not let yourself be disturbed |
Till |
a. you can revise quickly before the exam. |
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2. Prepare a time table |
After |
b. you feel bored and tired. |
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3. Make notes of important points |
If |
c. you are studying. |
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4. Take as many tests |
Before |
d. you have prepared a topic. |
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5. Take a brief break |
Whenever |
e. you need to prepare for different subjects. |
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6. It is important to sleep well |
Because |
f. you have any fears. |
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7. Talk to your parents |
Because |
g. you appear for an exam. |
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8. Take deep breaths and stretch yourself |
When |
h. you can complete them within the limit. |
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1. Do not let yourself be disturbed whenever you are studying.
2. Prepare a time table till you need to prepare for different subjects.
3. Make notes of important points because you can revise quickly before the exam.
4. Take as many tests because you can complete them within the time limits.
5. Take a brief break when you feel bored and tired.
6. It is important to sleep well before you appear for an exam.
7. Talk to your parents if you have any fears.
8. Take a deep breaths and stretch yourself after you have prepared a topic.
E. Complete each sentence following the instructions in brackets.
1. I will not step out the main door of my house. (add a prepositional phrase)
2. The tall green massive tree was planted by Grandpa. (add an adjective phrase)
3. My dog lapped up the milk when nobody was at home. (add when + clause)
4. Sahil refused to speak though he was travelling in the same bus with me. (add though + clause)
5. The pilot spotted an alien while he was flying the plane in the space. (add while + clause)
6. Please pass me the books at the end of the seminar. (add a prepositional phrase)
7. She wanted to learn dance after she completed her graduation. (add after + clause)
8. The participants swam while the starting whistle blew. (add an adverb phrase)
9. Please pack your bag before you start for the trip. (add before + clause)
10. The late night party goers drive late at night. (add a noun phrase)