Phrase or Clause?

Boost grammar skills! Learn to identify phrases and clauses with this fun ELA worksheet for grades 4-8.

Sort each statement into the correct category: either phrase or clause Phrase leaving behind the dog smashing into a fence before the first test between ignorance and intelligence broken into thousands of pieces because of her glittering smile Over my head That night Sitting by the broken plate licking the crumbs Walking into the parking garage Get a strange feeling about it On the back of my neck at McDonald's off the highway by the gas station Lunch with all my friends on Wednesday eating ice cream with the kid from my Eagle Time after school, but before football practice the girl behind me in math class Clause I despise individuals of low character Ear plugs would be a good investment Obediah Simpson is uglier than a rabid raccoon I forgot to lock the door of my car I didn’t get very much sleep I knew what happened I heard the cat’s meow I got so tired I never realized how losing sleep affected me when the saints go marching in because she smiled at him Even though I counted sheep Because I was afraid So that I could get some rest When I finally got up All because I hadn’t had enough sleep When I got to school