Noun Phrases Exercises

1. What is a Noun Phrase?

A single word referring to a place
A group of words acting as a single unit to refer to a person, place, thing, or idea
A verb phrase
A type of adverb

2. Which of the following is a Noun Phrase?

Quickly runs
A shining sunset
Under the table
Very tall

3. Which of the following sentences uses a Noun Phrase correctly?

The in the park is beautiful.
A noisy crowd gathered.
She gave me a.
He needs some.

4. Which of the following is NOT a common mistake with Noun Phrases?

Making sure that the noun and the modifiers agree in number
Using too many adjectives
Placing the most important words last
Using them as verbs

5. What is the difference between a Noun Phrase and a Noun Clause?

Noun Phrases contain a subject and a predicate
Noun Clauses can act as adjectives
Noun Phrases can contain verbs
Noun Clauses act as a single unit to refer to something

6. Which of the following is a Noun Phrase?

A long journey
Running fast
Underneath
Very loudly

7. Which of the following sentences is incorrect?

The people in the noisy crowd were excited.
The people in the noisy crowd was excited.
A beautiful sunset is expected today.
A good book can be very engaging.

8. Which part of a sentence can a Noun Phrase be?

Subject
Object of a verb
Complement of a linking verb
All of the above

9. Which of the following sentences uses Noun Phrases correctly?

The big, red balloon in the corner was floating.
The in the corner was floating.
Cat out of the box was jumping.
None of the above

10. Which of the following is NOT a function of Noun Phrases mentioned in the article?

To act as the subject of a sentence
To act as an adjective
To act as the object of a verb
To act as a verb in a sentence