EXERCISES ‘ON PHRASES’ FOR THE BEGINNERS

 
*Exercises on noun phrases
 
1: Identify the noun phrase in each sentence.
 
1. The tired teacher stopped teaching.
2. The beautiful sunset faded slowly.
3. The students in the classroom were noisy.
4. The sound of the ocean was soothing.
5. The teacher gave the students a difficult assignment.
6. The smell of freshly baked cookies filled the air.

2. Pick out the Noun Phrases in the following sentences.

1. I enjoy playing chess.

2. To err is human.

3. To forgive one's enemies is noble.

4. To suffer is the lot of social reformers.

5. To be weak is miserable.

6. I enjoy walking in the fields.

7. I hate to oppress a poor helpless man.

8. To dance in the streets is disgraceful.

9. He hopes to win the first prize.

10. I like visiting historical monuments.

11. She loves to paint her thoughts.

12. I enjoy playing tennis.

13. To know one's self is a difficult task.

14. Thinking good thoughts makes a good man.

 
3: Create noun phrases by adding adjectives or prepositional phrases.
 
1. "The book" →
2. "The city" →
3. "The tree" →
4. "The dog” →
5. "The people"→
6. "The city" →
7. "The car" →
8. "The park" →
9. "The teacher" →
 
*Exercises on adverb phrases:
 
1.  Identify the adverb phrase and name their types.
 
1. She sang beautifully in the choir.
2. The sun sets slowly over the horizon.
3. They drove carefully through the city.
4. She spoke loudly and clearly.
5. The water flows smoothly and quietly.
6. They worked diligently and efficiently.
7. She sings well.
8. They arrived early.
9. He drives carefully.
10. She spoke clearly.
 
2. Identify the type of adverb phrase.
 
1. Very quickly
2. In the morning
3. With great enthusiasm

3. Pick out the Adverb Phrases in the following sentences.

1. At that time she was in the prime of her youth.

2. I shall be with you in a short time.

3. She fought in a brave manner.

4. No such luxuries were known in those days.

5. He replied in a very rude manner.

6. She writes in a beautiful style.

7. He succeeded in the long run.

8. He waited with the utmost anxiety.

9. I thank you with all my heart.

10. She walks in a swift manner.

4. In the following sentences replace, wherever possible, the Adverb Phrases by single Adverbs of the same meaning:-

1. I must start in a short time.

2. In all probability he is dead.

3. He escaped with great skill.

4. He spoke in a loud voice.

5. They moved with great caution.

6. The storm blew with great violence 7. The rain fell without ceasing

8. He replied to my letter with great promptitude.

9. He worked with great eagerness. 10. He has worked to my satisfaction.
*Exercises on adjective phrases:
 
1. Pick out the adjective phrases in these sentences.
 
1 A young girl with a smiling face greeted me at the door.
2 This is a question of great importance.
3. The king wore a crown made of gold.
4. We flew over a hill covered with snow.
5. He is a man of responsibility.
6. The news given by you is quite alarming.
7. We had to walk along a path full of thorny bushes.
8. My father is a man of loyalty and truthfulness.
9. That old man wearing a shabby dress is a millionaire.
10. Lala Lajpat Ral was a man with nerves of steel.
 

2. Pick out the Adjective Phrases in the following sentences.

1. He is the man of the hour.

2. He is a man of means.

3. That was an act of cowardice.

4. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

5. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

6. A stitch in time saves nine.

7. Birds of a feather flock together.

8. A man of the world would not behave in this way.

9. Even the man in the street cannot be ignored.

10. The paths of glory lead but to the grave.

3. In the following sentences replace, wherever possible, the Adjectives by Adjective Phrases.

1. Suddenly a furious storm began to blow.

2. He is an honourable man.

3. It was a horrible sight.

4. He is a professional cricketer.

5. He is a homeless orphan.

6. I do not like to meet an ill-tempered fellow.

7. This was a heroic act.

8. That was a cowardly act.

9. She wears a woollen hat.

10. Poets have sung praises of the Indian spring.

4. Replace the adjective phrases by using adjectives.
 
1. Brutus was a man of honour.
2. 15th August is a day to be remembered.
3. Cricket is a sport liked by many people in India.
4. In winter we wear clothes made of wool.
5. Tenali Raman was a man of great wit.
6. Dhoni is a cricketer by profession.
7. Saina Nehwal is a badminton player of great promise.
8. Handicrafts made in India are in great demand in western countries.
 
5. Replace the underlined adjectives by adjective phrases
 
1. I was given a responsible job.
2. The Principal raised some important issues.
3. Gold is a very valuable metal.
4. The atmosphere was gloomy.
5. The road was muddy.
6. It is difficult to write a humorous story.
7. My visit to Goa proved to be a pleasant experience.