Understanding Phrases Review

What is a phrase?

• A group of related words within a sentence that complements the overall structure of the sentence.

• A complete sentence with a subject and a verb.

• A single word that stands alone to give complete meaning.

• A paragraph in a text.

Which of the following cannot be a function of a phrase?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

What are the different types of phrases mentioned in the text?

• Noun Phrase, Verb Phrase, Adjective Phrase, Adverb Phrase, Gerund Phrase, Infinitive Phrase, and Absolute Phrase.

• Noun Phrase, Prepositional Phrase, Adjective Phrase, Adverb Phrase, Gerund Phrase, Infinitive Phrase, and Absolute Phrase.

• Noun Phrase, Verb Phrase, Adjective Phrase, Adverb Phrase, Gerund Phrase, and Infinitive Phrase.

• Noun Phrase, Verb Phrase, Adjective Phrase, Adverb Phrase, and Prepositional Phrase.

What is a Noun Phrase?

• A phrase that acts like a verb in the sentence.

• A phrase that acts like a noun in the sentence.

• A phrase that acts like an adjective in the sentence.

• A phrase that acts like an adverb in the sentence.

In the example "A woman in the window shouted for help," how does the noun phrase function?

• As a noun (object)

• As a noun (subject)

• As an adjective

• As an adverb

What is a prepositional phrase?

• A phrase that modifies a verb.

• A phrase comprising a preposition and object of preposition.

• A phrase that acts like an adjective.

• A phrase that contains an adverb and other words.

Which of the following is an example of an adjective phrase?

• He drives the car in a high speed.

• She gave me a cup full of tea.

• The kid on the roof is looking at the sky.

• He stayed at college for a few hours.

What does an adverb phrase do in a sentence?

• It acts like a preposition.

• It modifies a noun or pronoun.

• It acts like an adverb.

• It acts like a conjunction.

Which sentence contains an adverb phrase?

• He is sleeping on the carpet.

• The teacher looked at the black-board.

• The racer was running very fast.

• A student from my college won the competition.

What is a verb phrase?

• A phrase that contains a verb and its objects or complements.

• A group of main verbs and helping-verbs (auxiliaries) within a sentence.

• A phrase that begins with a verb and ends with a noun.

• A group of words that describes a noun or pronoun.