Noun Phrases Exercises

What is a Noun Phrase?Choose the correct answer:

A single word referring to a place
A group of words acting as a single unit to refer to a person, place, thing, or idea
A verb phrase
A type of adverb

Which of the following is a Noun Phrase?Choose the correct answer:

Quickly runs
A shining sunset
Under the table
Very tall

Which of the following sentences uses a Noun Phrase correctly?Choose the correct answer:

The in the park is beautiful.
A noisy crowd gathered.
She gave me a.
He needs some.

Which of the following is NOT a common mistake with Noun Phrases?Choose the correct answer:

Making sure that the noun and the modifiers agree in number
Using too many adjectives
Placing the most important words last
Using them as verbs

What is the difference between a Noun Phrase and a Noun Clause?Choose the correct answer:

Noun Phrases contain a subject and a predicate
Noun Clauses can act as adjectives
Noun Phrases can contain verbs
Noun Clauses act as a single unit to refer to something

Which of the following is a Noun Phrase?Choose the correct answer:

A long journey
Running fast
Underneath
Very loudly

Which of the following sentences is incorrect?Choose the correct answer:

The people in the noisy crowd were excited.
The people in the noisy crowd was excited.
A beautiful sunset is expected today.
A good book can be very engaging.

Which part of a sentence can a Noun Phrase be?Choose the correct answer:

Subject
Object of a verb
Complement of a linking verb
All of the above

Which of the following sentences uses Noun Phrases correctly?Choose the correct answer:

The big, red balloon in the corner was floating.
The in the corner was floating.
Cat out of the box was jumping.
None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a function of Noun Phrases mentioned in the article?Choose the correct answer:

To act as the subject of a sentence
To act as an adjective
To act as the object of a verb
To act as a verb in a sentence