Quiz on Words and Phrases

What are the four main form classes of words?

• Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs

• Nouns, Verbs, Conjunctions, Adverbs

• Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Prepositions

• Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs

What is the headword of the noun phrase in 'I borrowed my sister’s new car'?

• Car

• New

• Sister’s

• My

Which of the following can form a complete sentence?

• NP + Adjective

• NP + VP

• VP + NP

• NP + Adverb

What is the special clue for identifying adverbs?

• -s ending

• -ly ending

• -ing ending

• -ed ending

Where are adjectives typically found?

• In verb phrases

• In prepositional phrases

• In noun phrases

• At the end of sentences

What is a determiner?

• A word that combines with adverbs

• A word that modifies adjectives

• A word that marks verbs

• A word that marks nouns

Which of the following is an example of a verb phrase?

• The cat

• Fight

• With brown hair

• A heavy box

Which of the following is NOT a form class?

• Adjectives

• Conjunctions

• Verbs

• Nouns

What is the function of adverbials in a sentence?

• To modify nouns

• To modify verbs

• To mark nouns

• To show tense

Which of the following is a structure class?

• Determiners

• Adjectives

• Verbs

• Nouns