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Phrases

English Language

Phrases starts at 5 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Phrases. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Identify the adjective phrase in the sentence: The book on the shelf is mine.
Identify the adverb phrase in the sentence: He arrived before sunrise.
Identify the adverb phrase in the sentence: She sang with great enthusiasm.
Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: My friend, a talented musician, plays the piano.
Identify the adjective phrase in the sentence: The book on the shelf is mine.
Identify the adverb phrase in the sentence: He arrived before sunrise.
Identify the adverb phrase in the sentence: She sang with great enthusiasm.
Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: My friend, a talented musician, plays the piano.
Which of the following best describes an appositive phrase? (1) A phrase that modifies a verb (2) A phrase that renames a noun (3) A phrase that shows action (4) A phrase that begins with a preposition
Which of the following is a gerund phrase? (1) to read books (2) reading books (3) with a smile (4) the old man
Which of the following is a noun phrase? (1) after the party (2) the new student (3) to dance well (4) running late
Which of the following is a noun phrase? (1) under the table (2) the tall boy (3) running quickly (4) after the rain
Fill in the blank: A _______ phrase acts as an adjective and usually begins with a present or past participle.
Fill in the blank: A _______ phrase modifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence.
Fill in the blank: A phrase that acts as a noun, adjective, or adverb is called a _______ phrase.
Fill in the blank: A phrase that begins with a gerund and includes any modifiers or objects is called a _______ phrase.
Is the following statement true or false? A phrase can be made up of only one word.
Is the following statement true or false? A phrase can be used as a complement in a sentence.
Is the following statement true or false? A phrase can contain a verb, but it cannot have a subject-verb combination.
Is the following statement true or false? A phrase can contain both a subject and a predicate.