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phrases-and-clauses

Q1. Select the correct structure of the sentence. N = noun phrase; V = verb phrase; Adj = adjective phrase; p = prepositional phrase  Rani was a poor student.
  • 1) N-V
  • 2) N-V- N
  • 3) N-V- Adj
  • 4) N-V-N-p

Solution

N-V-N Rani  was a poor student N V N  
Q2. Identify the subordinate clause and state its kind. The Romans built their structures in such a way that their walls are still standing.

Solution

The Romans built their structures in such a way that their walls are still standing. Subordinate clause: that their walls are still standing Type: Adverb clause of result or consequence
Q3. Identify the type of the underlined phrase. After the nasty fall, I swore not to wear laced shoes again.  
  • 1) Infinitive phrase
  • 2) Gerund phrases
  • 3) Adjective phrase
  • 4) Adverb phrase

Solution

After the nasty fall, I swore not to wear laced shoes again.   Infinitive phrase
Q4. Identify the subordinate clause and state its kind. They have predicted that the prices will rise in the coming days. 

Solution

They have predicted that the prices will rise in the coming days. Subordinate clause: that the prices will rise in the coming days Type: Noun clause 
Q5. Identify the type of the underlined phrase.  Koko, the gorilla with a pet kitten, knows American sign language.
  • 1) Appositive phrase
  • 2) Adjective phrase
  • 3) Adverb phrase
  • 4) Noun phrase

Solution

Koko, the gorilla with a pet kitten, knows American sign language. Appositive phrase
Q6. Identify the type of the underlined phrase. She must have gone to the library.  
  • 1) Verb phrase
  • 2) Absolute phrase
  • 3) Adverb phrase
  • 4) Adjective phrase

Solution

She must have gone to the library.  Verb phrase
Q7. Identify the type of the underlined phrase. Throwing stones into the river, Prasad smiled at himself. 
  • 1) Gerund phrase
  • 2) Participial phrase
  • 3) Adverb phrase
  • 4) Noun phrase

Solution

Throwing stones into the river, Prasad smiled at himself.  Participial phrase
Q8. Identify the subordinate clause and state its kind. The woman who was hurt was rushed to the hospital.

Solution

The woman who was hurt was rushed to the hospital.   Subordinate clause: who was hurt   Type: Adjective clause
Q9. Select the correct structure of the sentence. N = noun phrase; V = verb phrase; Adj = adjective phrase; p = prepositional phrase   Aisha was sitting on the couch.
  • 1) N-V- Adj
  • 2) N-V-p-N
  • 3) N-V-N-p
  • 4) N-V-p

Solution

N-V-p   Aisha  was sitting on the couch N V p    
Q10. Select the correct structure of the sentence. N = noun phrase; V = verb phrase; Adj = adjective phrase; p = prepositional phrase I was waiting at the bus stop.
  • 1) N-V- P
  • 2) N-V-Adj
  • 3) N-V-N-p
  • 4) N-V-p-N

Solution

N-V- P I was waiting at the bus stop N V P  
Q11. Identify the main and subordinate clauses in the following sentence.   If you win, you will go on a free trip to Rome.  

Solution

If you win, you will go on a free trip to Rome.   Main clause: you will go on a free trip to Rome.   Subordinate clause: If you win  
Q12. Select the correct structure of the sentence. N = noun phrase; V = verb phrase; Adj = adjective phrase; p = prepositional phrase This is beautiful!  
  • 1) N-V-Adj
  • 2) N-V
  • 3) N-V-N
  • 4) N-V-N-p

Solution

  N-V-Adj This is beautiful N V Adj   
Q13. Select the correct structure of the sentence. N = noun phrase; V = verb phrase; Adj = adjective phrase; p = prepositional phrase The famine killed thousands.
  • 1) N-V
  • 2) N-V-N-p
  • 3) N-V- Adj
  • 4) N-V-N

Solution

N-V-N The famine killed thousands N V N  
Q14. Select the correct structure of the sentence. N = noun phrase; V = verb phrase; Adj = adjective phrase; p = prepositional phrase I will turn the tap on.  
  • 1) N-V- Adj
  • 2) N-V
  • 3) N-V-N
  • 4) N-V-N-p

Solution

  N-V-N-p I will turn the tap on N V N p  
Q15. Select the correct structure of the sentence. N = noun phrase; V = verb phrase; Adj = adjective phrase; p = prepositional phrase The crowd dispersed.
  • 1) N-V-N
  • 2) N-V-N-p
  • 3) N-V- Adj
  • 4) N-V

Solution

N-V The crowd dispersed N V  
Q16. Select the correct structure of the sentence. N = noun phrase; V = verb phrase; Adj = adjective phrase; p = prepositional phrase Rashmi bought an antique clock.
  • 1) N-V-p-N
  • 2) N-V- Adj- N
  • 3) N-V-N-p
  • 4) N-V-N

Solution

N-V-N Rashmi  bought an antique clock N V N  
Q17. Identify the subordinate clause and state its kind.   Apollo was worshipped as long as the Roman Empire lasted.

Solution

Apollo was worshipped as long as the Roman Empire lasted. Subordinate clause: as long as the Roman Empire lasted Type: Adverb clause
Q18. Identify the subordinate clause and state its kind. He has traits that remind me of his father.

Solution

He has traits that remind me of his father.   Subordinate clause: that remind me of his father Type: Adjective clause
Q19. Identify the subordinate clause and state its kind. My mother knows that I like books.

Solution

My mother knows that I like books. Subordinate clause: That I like books. Type: Noun clause
Q20. Identify the type of the underlined phrase. The basket with fruits fell on the floor.
  • 1) Adjective phrase
  • 2) Prepositional phrase
  • 3) Verb phrase
  • 4) Noun phrase

Solution

The basket with fruits fell on the floor. Prepositional phrase 
Q21. Select the correct structure of the sentence. N = noun phrase; V = verb phrase; Adj = adjective phrase; p = prepositional phrase I love summers.  
  • 1) N-V-N-p
  • 2) N-V
  • 3) N-V- Adj
  • 4) N-V-N

Solution

  N-V-N I love summers N V N  
Q22. Select the correct structure of the sentence. N = noun phrase; V = verb phrase; Adj = adjective phrase; p = prepositional phrase  The guard took out his baton.
  • 1) N-V- Adj
  • 2) N-V-N-p
  • 3) N-V
  • 4) N-V-N

Solution

  N-V-N The guard took out his baton N V   N   
Q23. Identify the subordinate clause and state its kind. He is older than he looks.

Solution

He is older than he looks. Subordinate clause: than he looks Type: Adverb clause of comparison  
Q24. Identify the main and subordinate clauses in the sentence. Although he drove carefully, he met with an accident.

Solution

Although he drove carefully, he met with an accident.   Main clause: he met with an accident   Subordinate clause: Although he drove carefully  
Q25. Identify the main and subordinate clauses in the sentence. When he is hungry, Ravi likes to eat egg and cheese muffins.

Solution

When he is hungry, Ravi likes to eat egg and cheese muffins. Main clause: Ravi likes to eat egg and cheese muffins Subordinate clause: When he is hungry
Q26. Identify the subordinate clause and state its kind. Write it down lest you forget all about it.

Solution

Write it down lest you forget all about it.   Subordinate clause: lest you forget all about it Type: Adverb clause of purpose
Q27. Identify the subordinate clause and state its kind. Unless you work harder, the contract is going to someone else.

Solution

Unless you work harder, the contract is going to someone else.   Subordinate clause: Unless you work harder Type:  Adverb clause of condition
Q28. Identify the subordinate clause and state its kind. You should live where people are good.

Solution

You should live where people are good. Subordinate clause: Where people are good Type: Adverb clause    
Q29. Identify the subordinate clause and state its kind. If you have courage, prepare to show it now. 

Solution

If you have courage, prepare to show it now. Subordinate clause: If you have courage Type: Adverb clause of condition
Q30. Identify the subordinate clause and state its kind.   The umbrella with a broken handle was lying in the basket.  

Solution

The umbrella with a broken handle was lying in the basket.    Subordinate clause: with the broken handle Type: Adjective clause


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