What is a difference between a clause and a phrase?

A clause contains a subject and a verb while a phrase does not.

Which of the following is an example of a misplaced modifier?

The teacher returned the homework to the student that was incomplete.

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

Because it was hot, they went swimming.

Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?

Running in the park, the dog chased the ball.

Which of the following is an example of a sentence with a dangling participle?

Walking down the street, the flowers looked beautiful.

Which of the following is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

I wanted to go to the store, but it was too late because it was closed.

What is a misplaced modifier?

word/phrase that isn't located properly in relation to the word described

What is a difference between a clause and a phrase?

A clause can stand alone as a complete sentence while a phrase cannot.

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1
What is a difference between a clause and a phrase?
A clause has to have a subject, and a phrase has to have a verb.
A phrase contains a subject and a verb while a clause does not.
A phrase can stand alone as a complete sentence,while a clause cannot.
A clause contains a subject and a verb while a phrase does not.
2
Which of the following is an example of a misplaced modifier?
Running in the park, the dog chased the ball.
The cat quietly slept on the warm bed.
The teacher returned the homework to the student that was incomplete.
Quickly, Harshini finished her homework.
3
Which of the following is an example of a clause?
Under the bed.
inside the house, lying on its side
Run to the store.
Running in the park.
4
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
Because it was hot, they went swimming.
The dog barked loudly through the night.
She sang a song and danced.
The bird flew across the sky.
5
Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?
The cat quietly slept on the warm bed while the dog slept on the floor.
The teacher returned the homework to the student because it was incomplete.
Running in the park, the dog chased the ball.
Quickly, Harshini finished her homework, and she turned it in.
6
Identify the type of sentence structure in the following sentence: "Although it was raining, they went for a walk."
complex
compound-complex
compound
simple
7
Identify whether the sentence needs a comma: "In the middle of the night the phone rang loudly."
no
ignore this answer choice
yes
don't choose this answer
8
Which of the following is an example of a sentence with a dangling participle?
Walking down the street, the flowers looked beautiful.
Running quickly, Isabel won the race.
After finishing his homework, he read a book.
The book fell off the shelf, causing a loud sound.
9
Identify the type of sentence structure in the following sentence: "I gave Toni a book since she likes to read."
complex
simple
compound
compound-complex
10
Which of the following is an example of a compound-complex sentence?
She walked to the store and bought a doughnut because she was hungry.
I wanted to go to the store, but it was too late because it was closed.
The rain fell softly for three days and nights during the month of April.
The cat slept peacefully while basking in the sun.
11
Which of the following is an example of a clause?
Sitting.
Sit quietly at your desk.
Sitting quietly at your desk.
Sitting quietly while writing.
12
Which of the following is an example of a phrase?
Sitting quietly at your desk.
She sat quietly while writing.
Sitting made her back hurt.
Sit quietly at your desk and wait for instructions.
13
What is a misplaced modifier?
a word that emphasizes the subject of a sentence
a word that describes a verb in a sentence
word/phrase that isn't located properly in relation to the word described
a word that changes the meaning of a sentence
14
What is a difference between a clause and a phrase?
A clause can stand alone as a complete sentence while a phrase cannot.
A phrase can stand alone as a complete sentence while a clause cannot.
A clause contains multiple subjects and verbs; phrases have only one.
A phrase contains a subject and a verb while a clause does not.

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