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Phrases worksheet

January 3, 2017 - pdf

In the following sentences identify the phrases and state whether they are adjective phrases, adverb phrases or noun phrases.

An adjective phrase serves the same purpose as an adjective. It modifies a noun or pronoun.

An adverb phrase serves the same purpose as an adverb. It modifies a verb.

A noun phrase serves the same purpose as a noun. It acts as the subject or object of the verb.

1. I hope to win the first prize.

Correct! Wrong!

2. The girl in brown frock is my sister.

Correct! Wrong!

3. Did you enjoy watching the movie?

Correct! Wrong!

4. She always drives with care.

Correct! Wrong!

5. They were shouting in a loud voice.

Correct! Wrong!

6. The train stopped at Victoria Terminus.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. I hope to win the first prize. (Noun phrase – it serves as the object of the verb hope)

2. The girl in brown frock is my sister. (Adjective phrase – it modifies the noun girl)

3. Did you enjoy watching the movie? (Noun phrase – it serves as the object of the verb enjoy)

4. She always drives with care. (Adverb clause – it shows the manner in which she drives)

5. They were shouting in a loud voice. (Adverb phrase – shows the manner in which they are shouting)

6. The train stopped at Victoria Terminus. (Adverb phrase – shows the place)

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