Syntax quiz!!

What is a phrase?

• A. A complete sentence with a subject and verb
• B. A group of words that work together without a subject and verb
• C. A single word that stands alone
• D. A group of sentences

Which of the following is a noun phrase?

• A. Quickly ran
• B. The blue sky
• C. Is sleeping
• D. Very beautiful

Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: "She has been swimming for an hour."

• A. She
• B. Has been swimming
• C. For an hour
• D. Swimming

What does an adjective phrase do?

• A. Describes a verb
• B. Describes a noun
• C. Shows an action
• D. Tells us about a relationship between ideas

Which of the following is an adverb phrase?

• A. A very old tree
• B. Runs quickly
• C. In the morning
• D. The cat with stripes

A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a:

• A. Verb
• B. Adjective
• C. Noun or pronoun
• D. Adverb

What is the subject in the sentence: "The dog barked loudly"?

• A. Barked
• B. Loudly
• C. The dog
• D. The

In the sentence "She gave him a book," what is the object?

• A. She
• B. Gave
• C. Him
• D. A book

The predicate of a sentence tells us:

• A. Who the sentence is about
• B. What the subject is
• C. What the subject does or is
• D. Where the action takes place

A complement in a sentence:

• A. Is always at the beginning
• B. Gives more information about the subject or object
• C. Is the main action
• D. Connects two sentences