Practice sheet for ( Noun phrase construction)

Q1. Read the following sentences then indicate if the underlined phrases are correct or incorrect; if the
phrase is incorrect, explain why:

1- The salesclerk demonstrated many additional way that the machine could be used.

2- The woman found it difficult to believe that both of the piece of jewelry had disappeared.

3- The unhappy man became more and more discouraged with each passing days.

4- An extended cruise would be a nice way to spend a vacation one day.

5- The police had few opportunities to catch the thief who had committed a large amount of crimes.

6- Because the bottom corner of the pocket was torn, much coins fell out.

7- There are much new items to purchase before leaving, and there is such a short amount of time.

8- The less time you take on the assignment, the less pages you'll complete.

9- Each theses should be revised carefully before delivering .

10- The sheepdog is chasing after the sheep which are heading over the hill.

11-.The professor doesn't give a large quantity of exam in chemistry class.

12- Through fish farming, more than 500 million fish are produced each years.

13- She is taking trip with friends.

14- The child and his friend are having milk and cookies.

15- In my yard there are flowers, trees, and grass.

16- There will be another an important lessons tomorrow.

17- He will arrive on the first Tuesday in July.

18- He took a trip on a Snake River.

19- An English is talking to the manager.

20- Mrs Nilson adores glass from Venice.

Q2- Fill the spaces with correct article; sometimes more than one article could be used:

1- You have to be in ……. bed at 8 o'clock or you will probably be unable to wake up early.

2- I need to visit ….. Andy; She is in …… hospital for an operation.

3- ……… human ear responds to a wide range of frequencies.

4- ……. ball hit a child on …… head.

5- ……. Trip that I took last year to …. Bahamas (a group of islands) was the only vacation I had all year.