Exam: Advanced Grammar – Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences

Exam: Advanced Grammar – Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences

Section 1: Fill in the Blanks

1. A __________ is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
2. An __________ clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a __________ clause cannot.
3. A __________ phrase can act as the subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

Section 2: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following sentences contains a noun phrase?
   • A) The car stopped suddenly.
   • B) The shiny red car in the driveway belongs to my neighbor.
   • C) She sings beautifully.
   • D) We studied.
2. Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: “Although she was tired, she finished her homework.”
   • A) Although she was tired
   • B) She finished her homework
   • C) Both A and B
   • D) None of the above

Section 3: Identify and Explain Underline the clauses in the following sentences and state if they are independent (I) or dependent (D):

1. When the storm passed, we went outside to assess the damage.
2. I enjoy hiking because it’s relaxing and healthy.
3. The book that you gave me was fascinating.

Section 4: Sentence Correction Correct the errors in the following sentences:

1. Running in the park, is what I enjoy most.
2. Because the car broke down. We missed the meeting.
3. The teacher, who is very strict never allows late submissions.

Section 5: Matching Match the phrase type to its correct example:

1. Noun Phrase – A) in the garden
2. Prepositional Phrase – B) reading a book
3. Gerund Phrase – C) the old house on the corner

Section 6: Short Answer

1. Define an adjective clause and give an example in a sentence.
2. Explain the difference between a phrase and a clause, using examples.

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