EL 102 - Syntax Quiz

Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: "The cat slept under the table all day."

• The cat slept

• Slept under the table

• Under the table

• All day

Which of the following noun phrases functions as a subject?

• In the red coat

• The loud noise startled everyone

• After the meal

• Without any warning

Which sentence correctly uses an adverbial phrase to show how the action was done?

• They arrived at the station.

• He ran with great speed.

• The book on the table is mine.

• She is the girl who sings.

Choose the sentence that uses a dependent clause properly.

• I watched a movie before dinner.

• He left the room.

• Because she was tired, she slept early.

• We were late.

Which of the following is an example of an adjective phrase modifying a noun?

• We left before the sunset.

• The cake in the fridge looks delicious.

• She reads quickly.

• They arrived yesterday.

What is the function of the noun phrase in this sentence: "The tired old dog slept by the fire."

• Object

• Subject

• Modifier

• Predicate

In the sentence, “Although he was tired, he finished the project,” the clause “Although he was tired” functions as:

• Noun clause

• Adjective clause

• Independent clause

• Adverbial clause

Which option best distinguishes a clause from a phrase?

• A clause is always short; a phrase is long.

• A clause has a subject and a verb; a phrase does not.

• A phrase can stand alone; a clause cannot.

• A clause cannot function as a sentence; a phrase can.

Analyze this sentence: “The boy who won the contest is my brother.” What is the function of the clause “who won the contest”?

• Adverbial clause

• Noun clause

• Adjective clause

• Prepositional clause

Which sentence contains an infinitive phrase functioning as a noun?

• To win the game was their only goal.

• The team played to win.

• He stood near the window.

• To the finish line, they ran.