10 Questions
What is the primary function of a noun phrase?
To behave like a noun
What type of phrase functions like an adverb, modifying a verb, an adjective, or another adverb?
Adverb/Adverbial Phrase
What does the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary define as 'a word or group of words in a sentence that behaves in the same way as a noun'?
Noun Phrase
What is formed when verbs are combined with linking verbs, such as 'is', 'must', 'will', and 'has'?
Verb Phrase
In a sentence, what is the primary purpose of a phrase?
To provide more information about the subject, action, or event
Which type of phrase indicates place?
Prepositional Phrase: through the park
Which type of phrase qualifies a noun or pronoun?
Adjective Phrase: with curly hair
What type of phrase modifies or provides extra information about a verb, a phrase, an adjective, or another adverb?
Adverbial Phrase: in the park
Which phrase combination involves a preposition, a modifier, and its object?
Prepositional Phrase: on the table
What kind of phrase answers questions like 'when', 'where', 'why', 'how', and 'how often'?
Adverbial Phrase: after the concert
Learn about the definition and classification of phrases in English grammar. Explore different types of phrases like noun phrase, verb phrase, adverb/adverbial phrase, and prepositional phrase.
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