CBSE Class 7 English Phrases And Clauses Worksheet

1. A phrase is a group of words that acts in a sentence as a single part of speech.

2. A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, which is called the object of the preposition. A prepositional phrase can act as an adjective or an adverb.
The house on the hill is white. (modifies the noun house)
Everyone in the house heard the storm. (modifies the pronoun everyone)
The geese flew toward warmer weather. (modifies the verb flew)

3. An appositive is a noun or pronoun that is placed next to another noun or pronoun toidentify it or give more information about it. An appositive phrase is an appositive plus its modifiers.
Our sister Myra is home from college. Her college, Purdue University, is in Indiana.

4. A verbal is a verb form that functions in a sentence as a noun, an adjective, or an
adverb. A verbal phrase is a verbal and other words that complete its meaning.

a. A participle is a verbal that functions as an adjective. Present participles end in -ing.
Past participles usually end in -ed.
The squeaking floor board gave me away.         The twisted tree was ancient.

b. A participial phrase contains a participle and other words that complete its meaning.
Moving quickly across the room, the baby crawled toward her mother.

c. A gerund is a verbal that ends in -ing. It is used in the same way a noun is used.
Sailing is a traditional vacation activity for the Andersons.

d. A gerund phrase is a gerund plus any complements or modifiers.
Walking to school is common for many school children.

e. An infinitive is a verbal formed from the word to and the base form of a verb. It is often used as a noun. Because an infinitive acts as a noun, it may be the subject of a sentence or the direct object of an action verb.
To sing can be uplifting. (infinitive as subject)
Babies first learn to babble. (infinitive as direct object)

f. An infinitive phrase contains an infinitive plus any complements or modifiers.
The flight attendants prepared to feed the hungry passengers.

Sentences, Phrases And Clauses

Identify which among the following are sentences/phrases/ clauses.

Question. full of money 
Answer. Phrase

Question. will return when the sun sets. 
Answer.Clause

Question. The lady was carrying a bag. 
Answer.Sentence

Question. a crown which was made up of gold 
Answer.Clause

Question. in the field 
Answer.Phrase

Question. The singer sang well
Answer.Sentence

Question. with a smile on her face 
Answer.Clause

Question. at sunrise
Answer.Phrase

Question. Lalit is going to the school.
Answer.Sentence

Question. all fresh and beautiful
Answer.Phrase

Phrases

Underline the phrases used in the sentences given below and identify their types.

Question. We saw a peacock with beautiful feathers. 
Answer.with beautiful feathers – Adjective phrase

Question. The doctor examined the patient with great care. 
Answer.with great care – Adverb phrase

Question. Getting up early in the morning is a good habit. 
Answer.Getting up early in the morning – Noun phrase

Question. The patient was advised to have a check-up twice a month. 
Answer.a check up twice a month – Adverb phrase

Question. Asking questions is his passion. 
Answer.Asking questions – Noun phrase

Question.The mall was full of people wearing vibrant coloured clothes. 
Answer.vibrant coloured clothes – Adjective phrase

Question. The cattle, wild and free, roamed in the field.
Answer.wild and free – Adjective phrase

Question. The soldiers were posted all around the building for the security purpose
Answer.all around the building – Adverb phrase

Question. The troupe of dancers was going home after their performance. 
Answer.The troupe of dancers – Noun phrase

Question. The meeting of the delegates will be held in the conference room.
Answer.The meeting of the delegates – Noun phrase

State whether the underlined parts in the following sentences are phrases or clauses.

1. Life is not a bed of roses.

2. The cat saw the dog and ran away.

3. I doubt his success in examination.

4. Mr. Nehru was the life and soul of congress.

5. It is foolish to cry over spilt milk.

6. He met me on the eve of his departure.

7. I am very fond of collecting stamps.

8. Smoking cigarette is injurious to health.

9. After hearing the news, she began to cry.

10. He failed because he did not work hard.

11. I do not know how to swim.

12. He shouted at the top of his voice.

13. God helps those who help themselves.

14. Mohan played and Radha danced.

15. He is wearing a ring made of gold.

16. We all dislike going to school.

17. He promised to return my book.

18. He promised that he would return my book.

19. He is walking too fast to catch the bus.

20. It is power that he wants.

21. He is wearing a ring which is made of gold.

22. He is the boy who is loved by all.

23. I place the book on the table.

24. Tell me what you want.

25. When I went home, mother gave me fruits.