Words and Phrases

1. Phrases are grammatical units that consist of

• one or more words

• more than one word

A noun phrase with more than one word can consist of a noun and words that

• replace the noun

• qualify the noun

"The tour includes three Asian countries." Which is a noun phrase?

• The tour includes

• three Asian countries

A verb phrase consists of a main verb and its

• auxiliary verbs

• phrasal verbs

"She has been studying all day." Which is a verb phrase?

• studying all day

• has been studying

An adjective phrase can be a single adjective or a group of words built around

• an adjective

• a single noun

"Cats are playful pets, but dogs are very loyal as well." This sentence has

• one adjective phrase

• two adjective phrases

Which sentence has an adverb phrase?

• She sings very nicely.

• She sings very nice songs.

A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its

• object

• subject

"We always play football after work." Which is a prepositional phrase?

• always play football

• after work