Noun Phrases Exercise For Class 8
Identify the noun phrases in the following sentences.
A noun phrase serves the same purpose as a noun. That means it can be the subject or object of a verb. It can also be the object of a preposition or the complement of the subject or object.
1. She enjoys writing stories.
2. Sam and his wife are coming in the afternoon.
3. Many countries have banned smoking in public places.
4. The state of his health is a cause for concern.
5. He was a tall, handsome guy.
6. Birds of a feather flock together.
7. A stitch in time saves nine.
8. I regret leaving school at fourteen.
9. She has no interest in being a famous person.
10. I have invited all of my friends.
11. Collecting stamps is his hobby.
12. I forgot to wish him on his birthday.
13. I will never forget meeting the Prime Minister.
14. The injured puppy was rescued by a boy.
15. Raw mangoes are good for making pickles.
Answers
1. She enjoys writing stories.
2. Sam and his wife are coming in the afternoon.
3. Many countries have banned smoking in public places.
4. The state of his health is a cause for concern.
5. He was a tall, handsome guy.
6. Birds of a feather flock together.
7. A stitch in time saves nine.
8. I regret leaving school at fourteen (object of the verb).
9. She has no interest in being a famous person.
10. I have invited all of my friends (object of the verb).
11. Collecting stamps (subject of the verb) is his hobby (complement).
12. I forgot to wish him on his birthday (object of the verb).
13. I will never forget meeting the Prime Minister (object of the verb).
14. The injured puppy (subject of the verb) was rescued by a boy (object of the preposition).
15. Raw mangoes (subject of the verb) are good for making pickles (object of the preposition).
