First United Methodist Church Ecumenical School

Bancal Guagua, Pampanga

ENGLISH 7
Quarter 2 –Module 1

Using Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences

Appropriately and Meaningfully

Name of Student :________________________

Prepared by: Ms. Rosalyn Santos Dale

What I Need to Know

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 Learning can be fun and fruitful especially with the help and guidance of the people
who love and care for us. Having the right attitude and perspective will help us achieve
our goals and aspirations. Therefore, open your mind and heart as you engage with the
activities of this lesson.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. classify phrases and clauses in sentences;

2. compare and contrast phrase and clause; and
3. use variety of phrases and clauses appropriately and meaningfully.

What I Know

A. Underline the phrases used in the following sentences. Do this on a separate

sheet of paper.
1. The girl in pink dress is my sister.

2. My hardworking father is my hero.

3. COVID 19 has changed my outlook in life.
4. The boy near the window is a football player.

5. Sara might need our help for her car.

B. Identify the underlined clause as Dep for dependent clause or Indep for
independent clause. Write your answer on a separate sheet.

______1. John did his homework before he went to bed.

_______2. I like Mondays.
_______3. She is very fit because she goes running every day.
_______4. I usually do my homework while my mother is cooking dinner.
_______5. I know why she wasn't in school yesterday.

Using phrases, clauses, and sentences

appropriately and meaningfully

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 Both clauses and phrases are basic components of writing sentences. When
combined with other parts of speech and other parts of sentences, clauses and phrases
help build an intricate system through which your words convey meaning. Understanding
the difference between the two is vital to write grammatically correct and properly
constructed sentences.

What’s In

Answer the following questions below on a separate sheet of

paper.
1. Which of the following is not a sentence?
A. Alice sat near me
B. Many cities with large factories
C. She enjoys playing the piano

2. To find the subject, ask________ or_________ is this sentence about.

A. What or when
B. How and why
C. Who or what

3. This tells something about the subject.

D. Antecedent
E. Object
F. Predicate

4, Birthdays come only once a year.

The subject of the sentence is _____________.
The predicate of the sentence is ____________ .

5. Identify the predicate: The tiny kittens crawled out of the basket.
G.kittens crawled
H. crawled out of the basket
I. out of the basket

6. Underline the compound predicate in this sentence.

I went and watched the baseball game.

7. Which is the COMPLETE PREDICATE of the sentence below?

Aidan goes to the movies every weekend.
J. Aiden goes
K. to the movies every week
L. goes to the movies every week
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8. Circle the subject and underline the predicate.
Thirteen pink candles decorated Lisa's birthday cake.

9. In the following sentences, underline the subject once and the

predicate twice.
M.Sharyl and Ken will be presenting Friday's history lesson.
N. Lala might have been given a wrong classroom number.

10. Underline the simple subject(s) in each sentence below.

O.In 1957, Ray Bradbury wrote Dandelion Wine, a novel based on

childhood memories.
P. The girls stopped at the library.
Q.The books on the third shelf fell to the floor.

What is It

Discussion of Activity 1

A phrase is a group of words that form a part of a sentence. It may

contain a noun or verb, but not both.

Examples:
• the little kitten (noun phrase)
• may be going away (verb phrase)
• in our garden (prepositional phrase)

Creating a noun phrase

- just describe a noun
- nouns disease an infectious disease
workers our dedicated health workers
Creating verb phrase
- just add an auxiliary verb (auxiliary) was + reading (main verb) =
was reading to the main verb (auxiliary)
- just add a preposition (verb) get + up (preposition) = get up
to the verb (verb) look + out (preposition) = look out

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 Creating prepositional phrase
- just add a noun or pronoun (which is called object) to the preposition
along the avenue (noun avenue is the object of the preposition)
from her (pronoun)

A clause is a clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb.

Here are two types of clauses:

1. Independent Clause/Main Clause - expresses a complete thought and

can stand by itself as a complete sentence.
Examples: 1. Mrs. Antonio bakes wonderful pies.
2. She enjoys playing the piano.
2. Dependent Clause/Subordinate Clause – although it has a subject and
verb, it cannot stand by itself as a complete sentence. It can only be a part of
a sentence.

Example:
Michelle asked to be excused from the activity because she was sick.

Michelle asked to be excused from the activity is a clause, having a

subject Michelle) and a verb (asked) and expressing a complete thought,

As such, it is an independent clause.

Because she was sick is also a clause. It has a subject (she) and a verb
was. But the clause cannot stand by itself. It has to be a part of the whole
sentence; thus, it is a dependent clause.

What’s More

Independent Task 1
A. Encircle the phrase in each sentence and write if it is a noun phrase, a verb phrase
or a prepositional phrase. Accomplish this on a separate sheet of paper.

Example: My younger brother loves ice-cream. noun phrase

1. The bracelet in the storefront window is the one I want.

2. Our English teachers are hosting a meeting in the library.
3. COVID-19 has changed my outlook in life.
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 4. A homeless child has to spend his days in great misery.
5. The boy stood on the burning deck.

A dependent clause also called as subordinate clause, a dependent clause is

introduced by a dependent word (subordinating conjunction). See the following list.

after even though so that whatever which

although ever since than when whichever why
as how that whenever while whatever
as if if though where who what
so (that) because in order that unless whereas whom
even if before since until wherever
whose

B. On a separate sheet of paper, underline the dependent clauses and circle the
subordinating conjunctions (dependent words) that introduce the dependent clauses.
Example: The book which is on the shelf is excellent.

1. I refused to go because I had homework to do.

2. I could make good grades if I studied.

3. After I finish college, I’ll get a job.

4. They were playing Frisbee while he was studying.

5. Her essay would have been better if she had rewritten it.

Independent Assessment 1
Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Phrases are grammatical units that consist of ________.

A. one or more words B. more than one word

2. A noun phrase with more than one word can consist of a noun and
words that __________.
A. replace the noun B. modify the noun

3. "The tour includes three Asian countries." Which is a noun phrase?

A. The tour includes B. three Asian countries

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 4. A verb phrase consists of a main verb and its ________________.
A. auxiliary verbs B. phrasal verbs

5. "She has been studying all day." Which is a verb phrase?

A. studying all day B. has been studying

6. In a prepositional phrase, its object is always a ________________.

A. noun/pronoun B. helping verb and main verb

7. “The people look up to the health workers for their compassion.” Which is the
verb phrase?
A. look up B. to the health workers

8. Which sentence has a noun phrase?

A. I found three little kittens in our backyard. B. The book, I am reading is
inspiring.

9. A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its ____________.

A. object B. subject

10."We always play volleyball after school." Which is a prepositional phrase?

A. always play volleyball B. after school

11.What type of conjunction is use to introduce a dependent clause?

A. coordinating conjunction B. subordinating conjunction

12.Which type of clause expresses a complete thought; thus considered a sentence.

A. Independent Clause B. Dependent Clause

.13. “When he entered, the room became quiet. ”Which is the independent clause?
A. When he entered the room B. the room became quiet

14. Which clause has a subject and a verb but cannot stand by itself as a sentence?
A. Independent Clause B. Subordinate Clause

15. The students who attended the lecture were well prepared.
What type of clause is the one in bold letters?
A. Independent clause B. Dependent clause

Independent Task 2
A. Direction: Add modifiers to each noun given below to create a noun phrase.

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 Do this on a separate sheet of paper.

Example My __________________ coach gave me an award.

Answer: My basketball coach gave me an award.

1. My grandfather gave me a ____________bag.

2. The _________________park is open until the afternoon.
3. My __________________ cat is fun to play with.
4. Our _______________family outing was cancelled because of the pandemic.

B. Direction: Read the sentences below. Underline the main verbs and write the
auxiliary/helping verbs. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Example: I might attend the club meeting later.

Answer: I might attend the club meeting later. might

5. We should wash our hands before eating. ________

6. I did finish my homework on time. ________
7. The school janitors are disinfecting all classrooms. ________
8. Angel Locsin has helped a lot of people since the COVID 19 outbreak. ________

C. On a separate sheet of paper, locate the prepositional phrase and identify the
preposition including its object.

9. The language book i on the shelf.

Prepositional phrase:___________________
Preposition:________________
Object of the preposition
____________________ 10. The flowers along the
fence were pretty.
Prepositional phrase:___________________
Preposition:________________
Object of the preposition ____________________

C. Identify the independent clause by underlining it. Accomplish this on a

separate sheet.

Example: I could make good grades if I studied.

Answer: I could make good grades if I studied.

11.I refused to go because I had homework to do.

12. It isn't necessary to cram all night if you have studied a little each day.
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 13. After I finish college, I’ll get a job.

14.They were playing Frisbee while he was studying.

15. Her essay would have been better if she had rewritten it.

Independent Assessment 2
Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Marta fell over the cat.

A. noun phrase B. verb phrase C. prepositional phrase

2. A verb phrase is consist of

A. a main verb only B. a subject and a verb C. a main verb and helping
verb

3. She is very fit because she goes running every day.

A. phrase B. independent clause C. dependent clause

4. Which one of the words is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

A. and B. which C. because

5. Identify the phrase: We could see inside the house.

A. noun phrase B. prepositional phrase C. verb phrase

6. Which of the words is NOT a preposition?

A. for B. with C. my

7. The difference between clause and phrase is…

A. a phrase has a subject and a verb, and clause doesn’t have both subject and
verb
B. a clause and phrase have subjects but they don’t have verb.
C. a clause has a subject and a verb while a phrase doesn’t have both subject and verb

8. Identify the underlined phrase: The young couple received the sacrament of marriage.
A. noun phrase B. prepositional phrase C. verb phrase

9. It is a group of words within a sentence and without both subject and

verb_______.
A. clause B. phrase C. sentence

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10. The underlined part of the sentence is a/an_________
Take off your slippers when you enter the room.
A. noun phrase B. prepositional phrase C. verb phrase

Independent Task 3
Use the sentence parts to create a sentence with one subordinate (dependent)
clause and one independent clause. Write the completed sentence on the lines below
and underline the subordinate clause. Write your answers on a separate sheet.
Example: you win respect
for yourself.
When you respect others,
When you respect others, you win respect for yourself.
1. is an instrument
that measures earthquake
A seismograph
tremors
___________________________________________________________
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2. is a complex sentence
which contains a subordinate clause
A sentence
and an independent clause
___________________________________________________________

3. is good
Because man by nature
is always possible
Peace
____________________________________________________________

4. to achieve it
who wishes to succeed in life
Anyone
must work hard
________________________________________________________

5. who do wrong
by the law
people
will be reprimanded

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_________________________________________________________________

B. In the following sentences, state whether the underlined part is a phrase or

a clause. Do this on a separate sheet.

1. In spite of the heavy rains, we reached on time.

2. She passed her test because of her teacher.

3. She failed her exams because she did not review her lessons.

4. Though she performed well in the interview , she didn’t get the job.

5. The good man loves to help without asking for anything in return.

Independent Assessment 3
A. Construct complex sentences by adding an independent clause to each
subordinate clause. Write your answers on a separate sheet.
Example: If you want to learn to write,
If you want to learn to write, you must rewrite and rewrite.

1. ___________________________________ which I borrowed last week.

2. ___________________________________ since I promised to attend.
3. When the bell rings, _________________________________________
4. Although the tests are difficult__________________________________
5. ___________________________ whom God has entrusted us.

B. Below are different kinds of phrases. Use them in your own sentences according
to how they are identified. Accomplish this on a separate sheet of paper.

1. about the latest news (prepositional phrase)

___________________________________________________________
2. my favorite Science Teacher (noun phrase)
___________________________________________________________
3. is praying quietly (verb phrase)
___________________________________________________________

4. under the tree (prepositional phrase)

_____________________________________________________________
5. greatest dream (noun phrase)
_____________________________________________________________

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 What I Have Learned

In the spaces to the left of each number, write P for phrase, IC for independent
clause, and DC for dependent clause. Do this on a separate sheet of paper.

Examples: P With their friends

IC It is the only solution
DC Unless they could borrow the car

_______1. After the storm on Friday _____6. My pretty pink dress

_______2.Thousands of people walk every day ______7. Which was the wrong
answer
_______3. Jumping is exhausting. ______8. While you were sleeping
_______4. Living by herself ______9. You buy bread at the store
_______5. On the floor were my books ______10. Although the time has come

What I Can Do
On a separate sheet of paper, draw a heart ♥ if the underlined group of words
is an independent clause and draw a smiley ☻if it is dependent clause.

_____1.which made one unhappy ___6. the class listened attentively

_____2.after I got well ___7. whenever my brothers come home from the
city
_____3. classes were suspended ___8. you will get better grades
_____4. the people are resilient ___9.after I run these errands
_____5. Although our teacher ____10. the representative of the president
was sick read the announcement

Assessment

Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.

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1. What type of phrase or clause is this,” He ran out of options”?
A.Phrase B. Dependent Clause C. Independent Clause D. Noun Phrase

2. It has subject and predicate but cannot provide a complete meaning independently.
A. Phrase B. Dependent Clause C. Independent Clause D. Sentence

3. Which of the following is NOT a preposition?

A. who B. during C. of D. on

4. It doesn’t have a subject or a predicate.

A. Phrase B. Dependent Clause C. Independent Clause D. Sentence

5. Have you finished your project ____ gave you before the vacation?
A. what I B. which I C. while she D. whomever

6. It has subject and predicate and provides complete meaning independently.

A. Phrase B. Dependent Clause C. Independent Clause D. Sentence
7. She always remembered ____ her mother told her to avoid.
A. who B. when C. what D. where

8. To the store, the park, and the library.

A. Phrase B. Dependent Clause C. Independent Clause D. Sentence

9. Which of the following is NOT true about a phrase?

A. It is an incomplete thought C. It is a group of words related to each other
B. It is a complete thought D. It is joined with a clause to make a sentence

10. Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a prepositional phrase?
A. The birds flew high above the clouds.
B. Inside the drawer, to the left of the handle, is the remote control.
C. On the counter was an apple pie.
D. Now that he is married, he has become more responsible.

Additional Activities

From newspaper and magazines, cut pictures that show material wealth.
Make a collage on a bond paper. From the collage, compose slogans or beautiful lines
that can serve as reminders on the evils that materialism can bring to the life of man.
Use a variety of phrases or clauses. Accomplish this on a separate sheet of paper.
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Examples: “ More money…more worries” “ The love of money is the root of all evil”

Answer Key

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