Phrase Identification Quiz

Identify the noun phrase in the sentence: The tall boy in a red shirt is my brother.

• The tall boy

• In a red shirt

• Is my brother

• My brother

Which sentence contains a noun phrase functioning as the subject?

• She cooked dinner last night.

• The old rusty car needs repairs.

• They went to the beach.

• John is playing football.

Select the option that correctly shows a complex noun phrase:

• The cat

• The big black cat sleeping under the table

• Cat sleeping

• Black cat

In the sentence Eating too much sugar can cause health problems, the noun phrase is:

• Eating

• Too much sugar

• Health problems

• Eating too much sugar

Identify the verb phrase in this sentence: She has been waiting for hours.

• She has

• Been waiting

• Has been waiting

• Waiting for hours

Which sentence has a verb phrase expressing future continuous tense?

• I will travel tomorrow.

• She will be attending the meeting at noon.

• They are playing football now.

• He has finished his homework.

In the sentence We should have been studying for the exam, the verb phrase is:

• Should

• Have been

• Should have been studying

• Been studying

Identify the adjectival phrase: The book on the table belongs to Sarah.

• On the table

• The book

• Belongs to Sarah

• Sarah

Which sentence contains an adjectival phrase modifying a noun?

• She sings beautifully.

• The boy with curly hair is my cousin.

• They played in the garden.

• He ran quickly.

Select the adjectival phrase in: The house painted in blue is for sale.

• The house

• Painted in blue

• Is for sale

• For sale