Phrase
A phrase is a group of words that work together but do not have a subject and a verb, so they
don’t form a complete sentence. For example, in the park, running very fast, a beautiful red
car.
Types
1)Noun phrase
A group of words that acts like a noun (names a person, place, thing, or idea). For example,
the big red balloon, A cup of coffee
2) Verb Phrase
A group of words that includes the main verb and helping verbs. For example, she is singing.
(is singing). They have finished their homework. (have finished)
3) Adjective Phrase
A group of words that describes a noun (answers “which one?” or “what kind?”). For
example, the girl with the blue eyes is my sister. (with the blue eyes). We saw a movie full of
suspense. (full of suspense).
4) Adverb Phrase
A group of words that describe a verb, adjective, or another adverb (answers “how?”,
“when?”, “where?”, or “to what extent?”). For example, she ran with great speed.
→ "with great speed" describes how she ran (modifies the verb ran). He arrived at the right
time. → "at the right time" tells when he arrived.
5) Prepositional phrase
A group of words starting with a preposition and ending with a noun or pronoun (the object
of the preposition). For example, In the morning, Under the table, With my friends.
Examples
1. The boy with the blue cap is my cousin.
2. She has been reading that book all day.
3. A bouquet of red roses was placed on the table.
4. He jumped over the fence quickly.
5. We saw a movie full of suspense and thrill.
6. They will be traveling to Murree next week.
7. The sound of the thunderstorm frightened the children.
8. She danced with great elegance at the party.
9. The car parked in the driveway belongs to my uncle.
10. He lives in a small village near the river.
11. Her dream to become a doctor came true.
12. The baby slept in the cradle peacefully.
13. I should have finished my homework earlier.
14. The students in the front row answered every question.
15. We will meet after the match at the tea shop.
MCQs
1. The boy with the broken arm is my cousin.
A) Tells how
B) Describes the boy
C) Names the boy
D) Shows action
2. She is playing in the garden.
A) Shows action
B) Names a thing
C) Describes a person
D) Tells when
3. A group of students entered the hall.
A) Describes action
B) Describes a place
C) Acts like a noun
D) Tells when
4. He arrived at the right time.
A) Tells how
B) Describes a person
C) Tells when
D) Shows action
5. We bought a table made of wood.
A) Describes the table
B) Describes the action
C) Tells when
D) Acts like a noun
6. To swim in the ocean is her dream.
A) Describes a thing
B) Describes a verb
C) Acts as a noun
D) Tells when
7. They have been playing for two hours.
A) Shows ongoing action
B) Names a person
C) Tells where
D) Describes a thing
8. The cat under the table is sleeping.
A) Describes how
B) Tells where
C) Describes the cat
D) Acts as a verb
9. She sang the song with great passion.
A) Describes the song
B) Tells how she sang
C) Tells where
D) Shows action
10. A man with a kind heart helped the beggar.
A) Describes a man
B) Describes action
C) Acts as a verb
D) Tells when
11. He sat beside his friend silently.
A) Tells where
B) Describes the friend
C) Tells when
D) Shows action
12. The girl wearing a yellow dress is my sister.
A) Describes the dress
B) Describes the girl
C) Tells how
D) Names a thing
13. We will be attending the seminar tomorrow.
A) Shows future action
B) Tells place
C) Describes the seminar
D) Acts as a noun
14. A slice of pizza was left on the plate.
A) Describes food
B) Acts as the subject
C) Tells where
D) Describes a verb
15. He completed the task in a short time.
A) Describes the task
B) Tells when
C) Shows what
D) Tells how
16. The child with curly hair smiled.
A) Tells when
B) Describes the child
C) Describes the smile
D) Acts like a verb
17. To win the race is not easy.
A) Describes the race
B) Describes a person
C) Tells where
D) Acts as a noun
18. They walked through the forest.
A) Describes walk
B) Tells where
C) Describes forest
D) Names a thing
19. He must have forgotten his keys.
A) Shows obligation
B) Describes keys
C) Acts as a noun
D) Tells where
20. The story of brave soldiers inspired everyone.
A) Describes soldiers
B) Tells where
C) Describes the story
D) Shows action
21. She lives in a small cottage near the lake.
A) Tells where
B) Describes the lake
C) Names the cottage
D) Describes her
22. The loud noise from the engine scared the driver.
A) Describes the driver
B) Acts as the subject
C) Tells how
D) Describes the noise
23. He jumped over the fence easily.
A) Tells why
B) Tells where
C) Shows action
D) Acts as a subject
24. My dream to become a pilot came true.
A) Tells where
B) Describes a dream
C) Acts as a subject
D) Shows future action
25. She danced like a professional.
A) Tells how
B) Describes the dancer
C) Tells when
D) Shows object
26. The book on the table is mine.
A) Tells where
B) Describes the book
C) Describes the table
D) Shows action
27. They might be watching a movie.
A) Describes the movie
B) Shows possible action
C) Describes the people
D) Tells how
28. The baby in the crib is sleeping.
A) Describes the crib
B) Tells where
C) Describes the baby
D) Acts like a verb
29. He completed the race with great effort.
A) Tells why
B) Describes the race
C) Tells how
D) Shows action
30. A pair of black shoes was on sale.
A) Describes shoes
B) Acts as subject
C) Tells when
D) Shows action
Answer key
1. B) Describes the boy
2. A) Shows action
3. C) Acts like a noun
4. C) Tells when
5. A) Describes the table
6. C) Acts as a noun
7. A) Shows ongoing action
8. B) Tells where
9. B) Tells how she sang
10. A) Describes a man
11. A) Tells where
12. B) Describes the girl
13. A) Shows future action
14. B) Acts as the subject
15. B) Tells when
16. B) Describes the child
17. D) Acts as a noun
18. B) Tells where
19. A) Shows obligation
20. C) Describes the story
21. A) Tells where
22. B) Acts as the subject
23. B) Tells where
24. C) Acts as a subject
25. A) Tells how
26. B) Describes the book
27. B) Shows possible action
28. C) Describes the baby
29. C) Tells how
30. B) Acts as subject
