Name: ___________________________ Score: __________

Phrases
Directions: Each of the following sentences contains a phrase. Underline the phrase and identify
it by writing one of the following numbers before the sentence:
1. prepositional phrase 3. Gerund phrase
2. participial phrase 4. Infinitive phrase

_______________ 1. I shall try to see your employer soon.

_______________ 2. Anyone knowing the child’s whereabouts should call the police.
_______________ 3. The victory celebration continued throughout the afternoon.
_______________ 4. His reputation has spread beyond his own university.
_______________ 5. It certainly was not tactful to refuse the food.
_______________ 6. Why you don’t try using the coarser blade?
_______________ 7. Breaking this tough sod will be a real chore.
_______________ 8. Having already heard the recital, I declined the invitation.
_______________ 9. I bought the gun in spite of my father’s objections.
_______________ 10. To flatter his sister-in-law might seem too obvious.
_______________ 11. Because the floods, the highway was declared impassible.
_______________ 12. Receiving no further encouragement, I withdrew my application.
_______________ 13. My hobby, collecting old shaving mugs, is a fascinating one.
_______________ 14. I’ll expect your answer within a week or two.
_______________ 15. Convincing my brothers and sisters took only a moment.
_______________ 16. Martin is almost certain to offer us his help.
_______________ 17. I hope he recovers completely before the big game next Saturday.
_______________ 18. I hardly think that I’d enjoy watching a bullfight.
_______________ 19. Sylvia entered the room carrying a big bouquet.
______________ 20. Being a shy youngster, I stammered and blushed.
Name: ___________________________ Score: __________

DEPENDENT CLAUSES
Directions: If a sentence contains a dependent clause, underline the clause and identify it by
writing one of the following numbers in the space at the left:

1. noun clause 2. Adjective clause 3. Adverbial clause

If a sentence does not contain a dependent clause, leave the space blank.
________________ 1. I cannot be happy unless you are happy also.
_________________2. Dad wanted the black car, but I preferred the one with the red top.
_________________ 3. If I were you, I’d try to remain neutral.
_________________ 4. His only objection is that the interest rate is quite high.
_________________ 5. I worry about how I can finance my education.
_________________ 6. You need here a low hedge which will not obstruct the view.
_________________ 7. This is not the right time for us to sell the old car.
_________________ 8. It’s not quite the shade of pink I had in mind.
_________________ 9. We returned home early, the concert having been postponed.
_________________ 10. We never learned how he had obtained the passkey.
_________________ 11. It is a pity that she has such expensive tastes.
_________________ 12. You may borrow my ladder whenever you need it.
_________________ 13. Having been cheated before, I refused to listen to the salesman.
_________________ 14. We chose a time when the auditorium was unoccupied.
_________________ 15. You may stay with us while your parents are traveling.
_________________ 16. Mother didn’t like the sweater which I bought.
_________________ 17. I am afraid that we’ll never agree on the matter.
_________________ 18. Can you tell me when the next bus will arrive?
_________________ 19. Don’t leave until Mr. Cramer gives the signal.
_________________ 20. I really think that you should have a larger size.