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Let’s study grammar
A phrase is a group of words that makes some sense on its own, within a
sentence. It adds some information to the sentence. A phrase does not have
a subject or a verb. For example,
Sanjeev ran out into the garden.
Sanjeev ran along the path to his favourite part of the garden.
A group of words that convey some meaning but not complete sense is
called a clause. A clause contains a subject and a verb. For example,
A pang of guilt ran through Sanjeev that evening as he passed by
Naani’s corner.
When they reached Aunty Seema’s house, Sanjeev jumped out of the
taxi.
A. Underline the group of words that makes sense of its own. Double underline
the group of words that just adds some information.
1. I have forgotten what colours the bulbs are.
2. on a stone
3. Naani sketched her suggestions.
4. on the ground
5. and she asked about the gladioli
6. He quickly went to her favourite flowers.
7. or would you like a game of tennis instead
8. a pang of guilt
9. where Sanjeev had lovingly piled up the earth
10. expecting to see Naani looking at him
B. Now, use the above group of words to complete each sentence.
1. He left his school bag .
2. Rajeev felt for lying to his father.
3. Would you like to rest at home ?
4. Sanjeev looked up .
5. She says she is missing you, Sanju, .
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