Noun Phrases

What is a noun phrase?

• A group of words that function as the subject in a sentence.
• A group of words that function as the action in a sentence.
• A group of words that describe a noun.
• A group of words that function as a verb phrase in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following does NOT define a noun phrase?

• A group of words that tell us WHO the sentence is about.
• A group of words that tell us the subject in the sentence.
• A group of words that tell us what the ACTION is in the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the noun phrase in the sentence below.
The diligent English students attended tutoring.

• attended tutoring
• The diligent students
• attended
• The diligent

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following options below would be considered a noun phrase?

• My chubby, lazy dog
• needs to go
• walking.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B