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English
Quarter 1 - Module 6
PHRASES, CLAUSES AND
SENTENCES

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English - Grade 7
Quarter 1 - Module 6: Phrases, Clauses and Sentences

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DAY 1
Pre-test
General Directions: Read each item carefully and write only the letter of your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

For items number 1-5, identify the term described.

1. It is a word or a group of words that expresses a complete thought.
A. article B. clause C. phrase D. sentence
2. It is a group of related words that is used as a single part of speech.
A. article B. clause C. phrase D. sentence
3. It is a group of words that can stand on its own and is also known as a main clause.
A. dependent clause C. phrase
B. independent clause D. relative clause
4. It is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand on its own.
A. dependent clause C. phrase
B. independent clause D. relative clause
For items number 5-7, complete the following sentences with an appropriate
prepositional phrase.
5. The cheeks _____________ are pinkish.
A. from her B. of the baby C. in the skin D. around the fruit
6. The hardworking mother ___________received a reward from her children.
A. after her C. of my friend
B. among men D. to all the people
7. The number _____________ is increasing every day.
A. in the list C. of new COVID-19 cases
B. upon the basic research D. along the vaccination site
For items number 8-9, choose an appropriate clause to complete the sentence.
8. Unless we all cooperate,________________________.
A. climate change is real C. global warming has been felt
B. because the earth is dying D. effects of climate change will continue.
9. The people went panic buying _________________________.
A. and the weather was bad C. since social media is popular
B. for authorities have rules D. when the mayor announced a lock down

For items number 10-13, refer to the sentence in the box.

Thousands of people rushed to vaccination centers in Metro Manila before the
lockdown.

10. What is the subject of the given sentence?

A. centers C. of people
B. Metro Manila D. thousands of people
11. What is the verb of the given sentence?
A. before B. lockdown C. rushed D. vaccination

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12. The following are prepositional phrase EXCEPT:
A. before the lockdown C. of people
B. in Metro Manila D. vaccination centers
13. What do you call the underlined part of the sentence?
A. complete subject C. simple predicate
B. simple subject D. complete predicate
14. Which prepositional phrase is used as an adjective?
A. The boys tied the boat to a tree.
B. Mother saw us from the porch.
C. After dinner, they watched old movies.
D. The new novel of a famous author is a big hit.
15. Which prepositional phrase is used as an adverb?
A. I gave him a scarf from Marawi.
B. We saw a strange guy with long hair.
C. The children are running around the house.
D. The books on the librarian’s table are reserved.

Day 2
Lesson 1 SENTENCE

What I Need to Know

After going through the process of discovery with the learning tasks, you are
expected to:

1. identify the basic parts of a sentence;

2. construct varied sentences meaningfully, and
3. realize the importance of learning how to write correct sentences.

What’s In

Are you having difficulty putting your ideas into words? Or are your ideas clear
enough to convey thoughts and information?

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 You may be able to speak the language well, but not construct grammatically
correct sentences in writing. Having good skills in both speaking and writing is
important to students like you. In this lesson, you will refresh your understanding of
sentences.

What’s New
To communicate ideas, one must have a better understanding of how the
combination of words works together. Sentences are used every time we speak or write.
Yet, not all may be aware of the basic parts that make up a sentence. Recognizing the
essential parts of a sentence will help you communicate ideas clearly and successfully.
What is a Sentence?
A sentence is a word or a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and
expresses a complete thought or idea.
Here are ways to check for sentence completeness.
1. Find the subject. A subject is the noun or pronoun that is being talked about in a
sentence. It names the person, place, thing, or idea spoken about in the rest of the
sentence.
Example: The pandemic has introduced changes in our educational system.

subject predicate

The subject together with its modifiers is called the complete subject. The simple
subject is the main word or group of words (usually a noun or pronoun) in the complete
subject.

2. Find the predicate. The predicate is the part of the sentence that talks something
about the subject. The most important word in the predicate is the verb, it is also
called the simple predicate. The verb could be expressing an action or a state of
being. The verb together with its direct object and modifiers comprises the complete
predicate.
Examples:
1. Several foundations support our health care frontliners.
2. The city government reopened three large quarantine facilities.
3. Government officials are considering the resumption of face-to-face classes.

Simple Complete subject Simple Complete predicate

subject predicate
foundations several foundations support support our health care frontliners
government the city government reopened reopened three large quarantine facilities
officials government officials are considering are considering the resumption of face-to-face-
classes

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 What I can Do
Directions: Write the complete subject in the first column and the complete predicate
in the second column.
1. Seasonal winds are called monsoons.
2. They painted a mural on the back of the fence.
3. The new puppy won’t leave the older dog alone.
4. The bubbly host entertained the guests after dinner.
5. The restaurant in our town served delicious green salad.
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complete subject complete predicate

What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the statement to summarize your learning of this lesson.

A sentence is _____________________________________________. Writing correct sentences

is important because _______________________________________________________________.

What’s More
Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, write five sentences. Underline once the
complete subject and twice for the complete predicate.
Example: Lectures and learning materials are sent over the internet.

DAY 3
Lesson 2 PHRASE: PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE

What I Need to Know

After going through the process of discovery with the learning tasks, you are
expected to:
1. point out the prepositional phrase in a sentence;
2. identify the function of a given prepositional phrase; and

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 3. supply appropriate phrases meaningfully to complete a sentence.

What’s In
Study the picture and try to answer the given questions in the box.

https://www.viator.com/en-CA/tours/Puerto-Princesa/Underground-River-Tour/d25948-5712P28

1. Tourists explore the underground river.

2. Tourists explore the underground river in Palawan.

Process Questions:
• Do both sentences convey the same idea?
• Which of these two sentences is more specific and clear?
Why do you think so?

In writing sentences, there are groups of words that are useful in expanding and
making the thought of sentences specific and clear. One of them is a phrase. Now, let
us learn about phrases.

What’s New
Phrase
A phrase is a group of related words that is used as a single part of speech and
does not contain both a verb and its subject.
The function of a phrase depends upon its place and construction in a sentence.
Phrases are important because they add details and meaning to a sentence . Though
there are different types of phrases, such as: noun phrase, verb phrase, prepositional
phrase, adjective phrase, adverb phrase, gerund phrase, infinitive phrase, participial
phrase and absolute phrase, we will only focus on prepositional phrase in this lesson.

Prepositional Phrase

A prepositional phrase is a group of words that includes a preposition and a noun or

pronoun, and any modifiers of that noun or pronoun.

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 Prepositions include about, after, around, at, before, between, beyond by,
down, during, for, from, in, into, of, on, out, through, to, toward, under, unto,
upon, with, and many more. The noun or pronoun generally found after a preposition
is called the object of the preposition.

Prepositional Phrase Preposition Object

for the children for the children
of tourists of tourists
in Palawan in Palawan

Function of a Prepositional Phrase

1. As an adjective, a prepositional phrase modifies a noun or pronoun and gives more

information about it-which one, what kind, and how many. It is called an adjective
phrase.
Examples:
• The carpet in our room is round. (The underlined prepositional phrase is used as
an adjective that tells which carpet.)
• The cottages by the lake are quite picturesque. (The underlined prepositional
phrase is used as an adjective that tells which cottages.)
2. As an adverb, a prepositional phrase modifies a verb, and adjective, or another
adverb; and it tells when, where, why, how, under what condition, and to what extent.
It is called an adverb phrase.
Examples:
• After breakfast, we are going swimming. (tells when we are going swimming)
• The book is on the counter. (tells where the book is located)
• Most street musicians play for tips. (tells the reason why street musicians play)
• The refugees are going by plane. (tells how the refugees are going)

What I Can Do
Directions: Pick out the prepositional phrase in the given sentences and identify its
function.
Ex. The leader of the community was given an award.
Ans. of the community - adjective

1. Juan glanced out the window.

2. The town grew quiet after the storm.
3. The roads of ancient Rome linked the empire’s far corners.
4. The tails of birds and animals can also be useful appendages.
5. The beavers’ tails can transmit a warning of a coming danger.

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 What I have Learned
Directions: Complete the statement to summarize your learning of this lesson.

I learned that prepositional phrases are ______________________________________.

The use of phrases is important __________________________________________________.

What’s More
Directions: Supply an appropriate prepositional phrase to complete the sentence.
1. Parents are working ________________.
2. This is a sign ____________ for their children.
3. Students prepare their materials _________________.
4. Students should consider the importance ______________.
5. Volunteers went ________________ to distribute enrolment forms.

Day 4
Lesson 3 CLAUSES

What I Need to Know

After going through the process of discovery with the learning tasks, you are
expected to:
1. recognize independent and dependent clauses, and
2. use clauses meaningfully in sentences.

What’s In
What prepositional phrase
can you find in the
quotation?

How is the prepositional

phrase used?

What’s New
You have learned that phrases are important in writing as they give details and
meaning to sentences. To further improve your skills in reading and writing, let us learn
about clauses. Clauses are as important as phrases. They too, are used to give
additional details to sentences. Study the groups of words below:

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 A B
➢ after dinner ➢ after we finished dinner
➢ before the program ➢ before the program started
➢ the student in the library ➢ the student studies in the library

What have you noticed with the words in group A and B?

In group A, there is no subject-verb unit, while in group B, there is a subject-verb

connection. Group A is called phrases while group B is called clauses.

Clauses

A clause is a group of words that contains a verb and its subject. Some clauses
can stand on their own as sentences, and some cannot. Every complete sentence
contains at least one independent clause.

Examples:
• Mara bought a new computer. (one independent clause)
• Mara bought a new computer, but she still has the old one.
(two independent clauses)
• Although she still has his old one, Mara now has a new computer.
(one dependent clause, one independent clause)
Two Basic Types of Clauses

1. An independent or main clause can stand by itself and can be combined with other
clauses. This type of clause does not need another clause to complete its meaning
because it is complete by itself.
Examples:
• Anita works all day. (one independent clause)

• Anita works all day but she never complains. (combination of independent
clauses)

2. A dependent or subordinate clause also has a subject and verb but it cannot stand
by itself because it does not express a complete thought. It must be part of a sentence
that contains at least one independent clause if it is to express its meaning.
Examples:

She looked up at her handiwork and smiled as she held it against her.
independent clause dependent clause
If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the outdoor games.
dependent clause independent clause

Try reading the dependent clauses without the main clause, you will notice that
the thought is incomplete.

In most cases, conjunctions are used to introduce a clause. Here are some of
them.

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1. Coordinating conjunctions such as for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so are used to
introduce an independent clause.
Examples:

The people rushed to the front, for they wanted to have a closer look at the actor.

You must stay healthy, and you should strictly observe health protocols.

2. Subordinating conjunctions such as: after, although, as, if, because, before,
provided that, since, unless, until, then, as long as, as soon as, once, by the time,
however, and many more examples.
Examples:
1. We must all cooperate to control pollution before it is too late.
2. Since many chose not to be vaccinated, more slots were given to those in the
waiting list.

Note:
➢ To attach a dependent clause, use a comma if it comes before an independent
clause.
Example: If it rains tomorrow, the show will be cancelled.
➢ Don't put a comma after the independent clause when a dependent
(subordinate) clause follows it (except for cases of extreme contrast).
Examples:

We went home ahead of the group because we needed to be at the airport two
hours before departure.
We finally arrived at the bus station, however the bus had already left. (contrast)

➢ Use a comma to separate independent clauses when they are joined by any of the
coordinating conjunctions.

Example: The game was over, but the crowd refused to leave.

Using different types of clauses can quickly improve the quality of your writing
as well as your ability to communicate with an audience. Clauses help you direct the
attention of the reader so that your sentences are understood.

What I Can Do
Directions: Write the main clause in column A, and the subordinate clause in column B.

1. We felt extremely uneasy when the lights went out.

2. I suddenly jumped out of bed when I heard a loud noise.
3. Dina asked to be excused from her class because she was ill.
4. As Tina started to recall her childhood days, the audience was so quiet.

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5. If you cannot finish the whole chapter today, you will need to work double time
A B
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the statements below to summarize your learning of this lesson.

A clause is _______________________________________________________. The two

basic types of clauses are ___________________________________________. A clause is
important because ______________________________________________________.

What’s More
Directions: Complete the thought of the following sentences with an appropriate clause.

1. Before we moved here in Cebu City, _____________________________.

2. Because it rained hard, _________________________________________.
3. Whenever I think of Christmas, _________________________________.
4. __________________________ even if you are fully vaccinated.
5. __________________________as I listened to my favorite song.

Day 5
Posttest
Directions: Read each item carefully and write only the letter of your answer on
a separate sheet of paper.

According to NASA, effects that scientists had predicted in the past would result from
global climate change are now occurring like loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise
and longer, more intense heat waves. Even our Earth’s average temperature has
increased about one degree in Fahrenheit in the 20th century. Many experts and
scientists believe that global temperature will continue to rise from 2.5 to degrees
Fahrenheit over the next century.

1. The following are prepositional phrases EXCEPT:

A. in the past C. of sea ice
B. many experts D. from global climate change
2. Which of the following is a prepositional phrase?
A. had predicted C. are now occurring
B. in the 20th century D. many experts and scientists

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3. Which of these words in the underlined part of the paragraph is a preposition?
A. and B. like C. more D. of
4. It is a group of words that can stand on its own and is also known as a main clause.
A. dependent clause C. phrase
B. independent clause D. relative clause
5. It is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand on its own.
A. dependent clause C. phrase
B. independent clause D. relative clause
6. Which phrase best completes this sentence?
As we live each day, let us all be conscious _____________ to save our planet.

A. our role B. more people C. of our actions D. in our life

7. Which prepositional phrase is used as an adjective?
A. The boys tied the boat to a tree.
B. Mother saw us from the porch.
C. After dinner, they watched old movies.
D. The new novel of a famous author is a big hit.
8. Which prepositional phrase is used as an adverb?
A. I gave him a scarf from Marawi.
B. We saw a strange guy with long hair.
C. The children are running around the house.
D. The books on the librarian’s table are reserved.
For items number 9-11, complete the following sentences with an appropriate clause.
9. ____________________while the cool breeze blows.
A. The birds have pretty colors C. Flowers bloom beautifully
B. I love opening the windows D. For the wind blew its hardest
10. ____________, father led the carabao into the field.
A. Before he went home C. For the children are eating
B. And the palay was soaking wet D. When the birds are flying
11. When it was time to go, _____________________.
A. before the party was over C. the food I loved to eat
B. I approached the host to say goodbye D. so everybody left
For items number 12-15, refer to the sentence below.
Thousands of people rushed to vaccination centers in Metro Manila before the lockdown.
12. What is the subject of the given sentence?
A. centers C. of people
B. Metro Manila D. thousands of people
13. What is the verb of the given sentence?
A. before B. lockdown C. rushed D. vaccination
14. The following are prepositional phrase EXCEPT:
A. before the lockdown C. of people
B. in Metro Manila D. vaccination centers

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15. What do you call the underlined part of the sentence?
A. complete subject C. simple predicate
B. simple subject D. complete predicate

References:

https://www.studyand exam.com.com./types of phrases

https://www.google.com/search?q=worksheets+on+prepositional+phrases+for+grade+
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h38vqAhUBM94KHcWVBxAQ_AUoAXoECAwQAw&biw=1280&bih=578#imgrc=pzFRHN
HHbs
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/580401470697756177/
https://www.literacyideas.com/a-guide-to-sentence-structure/
http://www.butte.edu/departments/cas/tipsheets/grammar/sentence_structure.html
https://www.grammar-monster.com/glossary/sentences.html
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https://research.ewu.edu/writers_c_grammar_basics/sent_pat

Answer Key

DAY 2 (WHAT I CAN DO)

complete subject complete predicate
1.Seasonal wind are called monsoons
2.They painted a mural on the back of the fence
3.The new puppy won’t leave the older dog alone
4.The bubbly host entertained the guests after dinner.
5. The restaurant in our town served delicious green salad
What I Have Learned- answers may vary

Day 3 (What I Can Do) Day 4 (What I Can Do)

Prepositional phrase Function

A B
1.out the window adverb
1. We felt extremely when the lights went out
2. after the storm adverb uneasy
3. of ancient Rome adjective 2. I suddenly jumped out when I heard a loud noise
4. of birds and adjective of bed
animals 3. Dina asked to be because she was ill
5. of a coming adjective excused from her class
danger 4. the audience was so As Tina started to recall
quiet her childhood days
What I Have Learned- 5. you will need to work If you cannot finish the
answers may vary double time whole chapter today

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