INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR IN USE - QUIZ 1 Name: _____________________

Topics: Noun Phrases – Verb Phrases – Adjective Phrases NIM: ______________________

A noun phrase is a group of words that serves the same purpose as a noun. A noun
phrase can be the subject or object of a verb. It can also be the object of a preposition.
A. Underline the noun phrases and circle the head word.
Example:
This map shows the way to the most famous vineyard.
1. Writing romance novels is his new job.
2. I just bought a fancy bag with five colorful zippers.
3. Our family decides to build a more spacious living room with a reading corner.
4. Everyone loves eating fruit-tasting popsicles during sunny days.
5. To start a new diet habit is not always easy.
6. The boy denied stealing the wallet.
7. Did you enjoy watching the game?

B. Rearrange the words into a noun phrase. Then, make a complete sentence using the
noun phrase.
1. cakes – bakery shop – in – sweet – some – that

NP

Sentence

2. muscular - three - fully loaded - soldiers - a gun - with

NP

Sentence

3. rainy – umbrella - carrying – a – on – an – day

NP

Sentence

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A verb phrase is a phrase that consists of a main verb and any auxiliary verbs.
C. Write the words that constitute the verb phrase in the table below.

Auxiliary 1 Auxiliary 2 Main verb

are - doing
1. The kids are doing the dishes. (example)

2. Have you been working here for a while?

3. She could help me with the laundry.

4. I have forgotten my problems.

5. She didn’t say anything.

6. He hasn’t seen a doctor.

7. The plants have been watered.

8. The flowers might have bloomed before we arrived.

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An adjective phrase is a phrase headed by an adjective. Its function is to describe a
noun.
D. Underline the adjective phrases and circle the head word (if any).
1. Students love hanging out in beautifully decorated cafés.
2. Most of the tasks in grammar class are quite easy to complete.
3. We went to the restroom on the first floor.
4. The lecturer teaching in room K 12 is Pak Thomas.
5. I broke my friend’s phone and it made him angry at my carelessness.
6. I prefer to buy a laptop cheaper than yours.
7. His extremely short hair was a result of a haircut accident.

E. Make a complete sentence using each of the adjective phrases.

Example:
Adj. phrase: interested in math
Sentence: In my life, I have never been interested in math.

1. too difficult to solve

2. much better than

3. with a blue jacket

Reference: Verb Phrases | Grammar Quizzes (grammar-quizzes.com)

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