Function of Phrases

What is a noun phrase?

• A noun phrase is a verb in a sentence.

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

• A noun phrase is a musical instrument.

• A noun phrase is a type of punctuation.

Which of the following is an example of a noun phrase? a) Running in the park b) Beautiful sunset c) Quickly and quietly d) Jumping over the fence

• b) Beautiful sunset

• d) Jumping over the fence

• c) Quickly and quietly

• a) Running in the park

What is the function of a verb phrase?

• The function of a verb phrase is to connect two independent clauses.

• The function of a verb phrase is to indicate time.

• The function of a verb phrase is to express an action or state of being.

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

Which of the following is an example of a verb phrase? a) The big blue sky b) Running in the park c) Quickly and quietly d) Jumping over the fence

• d) Jumping over the fence.

• a) The big blue sky

• b) Running in the park

• c) Quickly and quietly

What is an adjective phrase?

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

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

• A group of words that functions as an adjective in a sentence.

• A group of words that functions as an adverb in a sentence.

Which of the following is an example of an adjective phrase? a) The big blue sky b) Running in the park c) Quickly and quietly d) Jumping over the fence

• d) Jumping over the fence

• c) Quickly and quietly

• b) Running in the park

• a) The big blue sky

What is the function of an adverb phrase?

• An adverb phrase functions as an adverb in a sentence.

• An adverb phrase functions as an adjective in a sentence.

• An adverb phrase functions as a verb in a sentence.

• An adverb phrase functions as a noun in a sentence.

Which of the following is an example of an adverb phrase? a) The big blue sky b) Running in the park c) Quickly and quietly d) Jumping over the fence

• c) Quickly and quietly

• d) Jumping over the fence

• b) Running in the park

• a) The big blue sky

Which type of phrase describes or modifies a noun?

• adjective phrase

• verb phrase

• adverb phrase

• prepositional phrase

Which type of phrase describes or modifies a verb?

• noun phrase

• prepositional phrase

• adjective phrase

• adverbial phrase