Grammar 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.

Which of the following is an example of a verb phrase? a) The cat b) Running fast c) Jumped over d) In the park

• a) The cat

• b) Running fast

• d) In the park

• c) Jumped over

What is a gerund phrase?

• A gerund phrase is a phrase that includes a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing) and any modifiers or complements. It functions as an adjective in a sentence.

• A gerund phrase is a phrase that includes a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing) and any modifiers or complements. It functions as a verb in a sentence.

• A gerund phrase is a phrase that includes a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing) and any modifiers or complements. It functions as a noun in a sentence.

• A gerund phrase is a phrase that includes a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing) and any modifiers or complements. It functions as an adverb in a sentence.

Which of the following is an example of an appositive? a) The tall building b) Eating ice cream c) My best friend, Sarah d) To swim in the ocean

• d) To swim in the ocean

• b) Eating ice cream

• a) The tall building

• c) My best friend, Sarah

What is an infinitive?

• A verb form used as a noun, adjective, or adverb and typically preceded by 'to'.

• A verb form used as a pronoun.

• A verb form used as a conjunction.

• A verb form used as a preposition.

Which of the following is an example of a noun phrase? a) Playing soccer b) The big red apple c) To go shopping d) Singing in the rain

• c) To go shopping

• d) Singing in the rain

• b) The big red apple

• a) Playing soccer

Which of the following is an example of a verb phrase? a) The book b) Running fast c) Sat on d) At the beach

• Running fast

• Sat on

• At the beach

• The book

What is a gerund phrase?

• A gerund phrase is a phrase that includes a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing) and any modifiers or complements. It functions as a noun in a sentence.

• A gerund phrase is a phrase that includes a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing) and any modifiers or complements. It functions as an adjective in a sentence.

• A gerund phrase is a phrase that includes a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing) and any modifiers or complements. It functions as a verb in a sentence.

• A gerund phrase is a phrase that includes a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing) and any modifiers or complements. It functions as an adverb in a sentence.

Which of the following is an example of an appositive? a) The tall building b) Eating ice cream c) My best friend, Sarah d) To swim in the ocean

• d) To swim in the ocean

• b) Eating ice cream

• a) The tall building

• c) My best friend, Sarah

What is an infinitive?

• A verb form that is used to express a command or request.

• A verb form that is used as a noun, adjective, or adverb and is typically preceded by the word 'to'.

• A verb form that is used as a subject in a sentence.

• A verb form that is used to indicate past tense.