State whether the given group of words is a phrase or clause.
1because of his health problems
Wrong!
A clause must have a finite verb in it.
2though he was ill
Wrong!
There is a finite verb (was) here - hence, it is a clause.
3as you are my friend
Wrong!
There is a finite verb here - are
4once upon a time
Wrong!
5a few months ago
Wrong!
6once in a while
Wrong!
7as soon as he arrived
Wrong!
Arrived is a finite verb. Hence, this is a clause.
8if you are in a hurry
Wrong!
9a well-known writer
Wrong!
10despite working hard
Wrong!
11after working hard for years
Wrong!
12even if you forbid me
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- because of his health problems Phrase
- though he was ill Clause
- as you are my friend Clause
- once upon a time Phrase
- a few months ago Phrase
- once in a while Phrase
- as soon as he arrived Clause
- if you are in a hurry Clause
- a well-known writer Phrase
- despite working hard Phrase
- after working hard for years Phrase
- even if you forbid me Clause
