Noun, Verb, Infinitive & Adjectival Phrases

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    What word is missing to make this phrase INFINITIVE? "He wants ________ eat spaghetti for dinner."

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This quiz tests knowledge on English grammar, focusing on identifying and understanding different types of phrases including noun, verb, infinitive, and adjectival phrases.

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  • 2. 

    TRUE OR FALSE: An adjectival phrase modifies a noun/pronoun.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    An adjectival phrase is a group of words that functions as an adjective to modify a noun or pronoun. It provides additional information about the noun or pronoun, such as its quality, quantity, or characteristics. Therefore, the statement "An adjectival phrase modifies a noun/pronoun" is true. Adjectival phrases can be used to describe the size, color, shape, or any other attribute of the noun or pronoun they modify.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these statements include an ADJECTIVAL pHRASE?

    • The man will buy the house.

    • He is going to make an offer on it.

    • She wanted it for herself.

    • The gorgeous house went on sale.

    Correct Answer
    A. The gorgeous house went on sale.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The gorgeous house went on sale." This statement includes an adjectival phrase because "gorgeous" is an adjective that describes the house. Adjectival phrases are phrases that function as adjectives by modifying a noun or pronoun. In this case, the phrase "gorgeous house" modifies the noun "house" by providing additional information about its appearance.

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  • 4. 

    Which of these statements includes an INFINITIVE pHRASE?

    • I want to eat ice cream.

    • I slept eight hours.

    • I am incredibly accomplished. 

    • I am sleeping late tonight,

    Correct Answer
    A. I want to eat ice cream.
    Explanation
    The statement "I want to eat ice cream" includes an infinitive phrase. An infinitive phrase consists of the word "to" followed by a verb in its base form, and in this case, the verb is "eat". The phrase "to eat ice cream" functions as the object of the verb "want" in the sentence.

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  • 5. 

    TRUE OR FALSE - The following statement includes a NOUN pHRASE: "An interesting woman came over."

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement "An interesting woman came over" includes a noun phrase. A noun phrase is a group of words that functions as a noun in a sentence. In this case, "An interesting woman" is the noun phrase as it consists of the determiner "An" and the noun "woman."

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following statements includes a NOUN pHRASE?

    • The gorgeous woman walked by me. 

    • Alexandra ate an apple.

    • Jose will go to college.

    • Children love to eat candy.

    Correct Answer
    A. The gorgeous woman walked by me. 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The gorgeous woman walked by me." This statement includes a noun phrase because "the gorgeous woman" is a group of words that functions as a noun, as it is the subject of the sentence.

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  • 7. 

    Which of these statements includes a VERB pHRASE?

    • I want to eat a burger.

    • I am crying of happiness.

    • I left the apartment.

    • I saw the beautiful sunset.

    Correct Answer
    A. I am crying of happiness.
    Explanation
    The statement "I am crying of happiness" includes a verb phrase. The verb phrase in this sentence is "am crying," which consists of the verb "am" and the present participle "crying." This phrase expresses an action (crying) and is used in the present tense with the helping verb "am."

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following phrases is included in this sentence: "Hannah bought an extremely comfortable home."

    • Noun Phrase

    • Verb Phrase

    • Infinitive Phrase

    • Adjectival Phrase

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjectival Phrase
    Explanation
    The phrase "extremely comfortable" is an adjectival phrase because it modifies the noun "home" by providing additional information about its quality or characteristic.

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  • 9. 

    Which of these statements include VERB pHRASES? (Select all that apply)

    • He might find the family treasure.

    • I snored throughout the night.

    • I can help you with homework.

    • They should practice for the exam.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. He might find the family treasure.
    A. I can help you with homework.
    A. They should practice for the exam.
    Explanation
    All of the statements include verb phrases. "Might find," "snored," "can help," and "should practice" are all verb phrases because they consist of a main verb (find, snored, help, practice) and one or more auxiliary verbs (might, can, should).

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