Types of phrases Worksheet-2

Types of phrases Worksheet-2

See the underlined phrase and state its kind:

11. His kind words were a great support.

A. Adverb phrase                         B. Noun phrase

C. Adjective phrase                      D. None of these

12. She has received a parcel only last evening.

A. Noun phrase                             B. None of these

C. Adverb phrase                          D. Adjective phrase

13. There are many bushes covered with blooms in this garden.

A. Noun phrase                             B. Adjective phrase

C. None of these                            D. Adverb phrase

14. There are many bushes covered with blooms in this garden.

A. Noun phrase                             B. Adjective phrase

C. Adverb phrase                          D. None of these

15. Suresh’s answer paper almost without a mistake is great to look at.

A. Adverb phrase                          B. Noun phrase

C. Adjective phrase                      D. None of these

16. He banged the furniture about in a violent manner.

A. Noun phrase                             B. Adverb phrase

C. None of these                            D. Adjective phrase

17. A tingling sound was made by the bell.

A. Noun phrase                             B. Adjective phrase

C. None of these                            D. Adverb phrase

18. The playground was full of water.

A. Adjective phrase                      B. Noun phrase

C. Adverb phrase                          D. None of these

19. Sunita always works in a diligent fashion.

A. Adjective phrase                      B. Adverb phrase

C. Noun phrase                             D. None of these

20. “I want the parcel delivered without any further delay,” said the boss.

A. Adverb phrase                          B. Adjective phrase

C. Noun phrase                             D. None of these

Answer Key:

11. B

Explanation: The underlined phrase does the work of a noun; hence it is a noun phrase.

12. C

Explanation: The underlined phrase does the work of an adverb; hence it is an adverb phrase.

13. B

Explanation: The underlined phrase does the work of an adjective; hence it is an adjective phrase.

14. C

Explanation: The underlined phrase does the work of an adverb; hence it is an adverb phrase.

15. C

Explanation: The underlined phrase does the work of an adjective; hence it is an adjective phrase.

16. B

Explanation: The underlined phrase does the work of an adverb; hence it is an adverb phrase.

17. A

Explanation: The underlined phrase does the work of a noun; hence it is a noun phrase.

18. A

Explanation: The underlined phrase does the work of an adjective; hence it is an adjective phrase.

19. B

Explanation: The underlined phrase does the work of an adverb; hence it is an adverb phrase.

20. A

Explanation: The underlined phrase does the work of an adverb; hence it is an adverb phrase.