Question

Identify whether the group of words between the asterisks is a phrase or a clause:

a) *Whenever I smiled*, she smiled back.
b) Teachers plan the school calendar *with great care.*

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Clause

B. Phrase

Explanation:

-The quickest way to identify whether a group of words is a phrase or a clause is to look for both a subject and a verb. If you can find both, then it's a clause. If you can only find one or the other, then it's a phrase.