Adjective Phrase Pretest

What is the primary function of an adjective phrase?

• To express an action

• To describe a noun or pronoun

• To connect clauses

• To indicate time

Which of the following is an example of an adjective phrase?

• Running quickly

• The dog barked loudly

• Extremely talented musician

• She will go home

In the sentence "The cake on the table is delicious," what is the adjective phrase?

• The cake

• On the table

• Is delicious

• Delicious

Identify the adjective phrase in this sentence: "The book filled with pictures is on the shelf."

• The book

• Filled with pictures

• Is on the shelf

• On the shelf

Which sentence contains an adjective phrase?

• The children played in the park.

• The dog with the floppy ears is friendly.

• She reads every day.

• They were happy.

In the phrase "The extremely cold weather," what role does "extremely cold" serve?

• A noun phrase

• An adverbial phrase

• An adjective phrase

• A prepositional phrase

Which of the following options contains an adjective phrase?

• He runs fast.

• The very interesting movie kept us entertained.

• She likes to sing.

• They walked home.

What type of words usually make up an adjective phrase?

• Only nouns

• Adjectives and modifiers

• Only adverbs

• Verbs and subjects

In the sentence "The student eager to learn asked questions," which part is the adjective phrase?

• The student

• Eager to learn

• Asked questions

• The student eager

Which of the following phrases is NOT an adjective phrase?

• Full of surprises

• Running down the street

• Covered in snow

• Very bright light