Noun Phrases Quiz

What is a noun phrase?

• A noun phrase is a type of punctuation mark.

• A noun phrase is a musical instrument.

• A noun phrase is a group of words that functions as a noun in a sentence.

• A noun phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence.

Identify the noun phrase in the following sentence: 'The big red apple fell from the tree.'

• the big red apple

• the juicy orange

• the small green apple

• the ripe banana

Which of the following is not a noun phrase? A) The tall building B) Running in the park C) My favorite book D) The cat on the mat

• A

• B

• C

• D

True or False: A noun phrase can consist of just a single noun.

• Sometimes

• False

• Only in certain cases

• True

What is the function of a noun phrase in a sentence?

• The function of a noun phrase in a sentence is to act as the subject or object.

• The function of a noun phrase in a sentence is to connect two independent clauses.

• The function of a noun phrase in a sentence is to indicate possession.

• The function of a noun phrase in a sentence is to modify a verb.

Choose the correct noun phrase in the sentence: 'She bought a beautiful dress.' A) She B) Bought C) A beautiful dress D) Dress'

• C) A beautiful dress

• D) Dress'

• B) Bought

• A) She

Which of the following is an example of a noun phrase? A) Quickly B) Under the table C) Singing D) Jumped

• B) Under the table

• D) Jumped.

• C) Singing

• A) Quickly

What are the two main components of a noun phrase?

• noun and modifiers

• adverb and pronoun

• verb and adjective

• subject and predicate

Identify the noun phrase in the following sentence: 'The old man with a cane walked slowly.'

• the young woman with a hat

• the fast runner with a medal

• the tall boy with a backpack

• the old man with a cane

True or False: A noun phrase can include adjectives, determiners, and modifiers.

• True or False: A noun phrase can only include adjectives.

• False

• True

• True or False: A noun phrase can only include determiners.