Phrase and Sentence in English Language & Grammar
1. What is a gerund phrase?
a) A phrase that functions as an adjective
b) A phrase that functions as a noun
c) A phrase that functions as an adverb
d) A phrase that functions as a preposition
2. Identify the gerund phrase in the following sentence: "Swimming in the ocean is my favorite summer activity."
a) Swimming
b) In the ocean
c) My favorite
d) Summer activity
3. How does a gerund phrase typically begin?
a) With a preposition
b) With an infinitive verb
c) With a gerund
d) With a pronoun
4. What is the function of a gerund phrase in a sentence?
a) Modifies a noun
b) Acts as the main verb
c) Functions as a direct object
d) Functions as a noun
5. Which of the following sentences contains a correctly used gerund phrase?
a) "I enjoy to read."
b) "She is good at swimming."
c) "He is interested in to learn."
d) "They are fond of playing."
6. What is a participial phrase?
a. A phrase that starts with a preposition
b. A phrase that begins with a gerund
c. A phrase that includes a participle and its modifiers
d. A phrase formed by an infinitive and its modifiers
7. Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence:
Running swiftly through the forest, the deer leaped gracefully over fallen logs.
a. Running swiftly
b. The deer leaped
c. Through the forest
d. Over fallen logs
8. Which sentence contains a correctly used participial phrase?
a. To finish his homework, the computer was used by Salman.
b. The cat slept curled up on the warm blanket.
c. The book, written by the famous author, is on the shelf.
d. She carefully walked through the door, tripping on the mat.
9. What is the function of a participial phrase in a sentence?
a. It acts as the main subject.
b. It modifies a noun or pronoun.
c. It connects two independent clauses.
d. It functions as the main verb.
10. Which of the following sentences does not contain a participial phrase?
a. Tired from the long journey, Ayesha decided to rest.
b. Having studied for hours, the students felt prepared for the exam.
c. Quickly grabbing her coat, the van was caught by Aamina.
d. Lost in thought, Ibrahim wandered through the park.
11. What is an infinitive phrase?
a) A group of words that functions as a noun
b) A group of words that functions as a verb
c) A group of words that functions as an adjective
d) A group of words that functions as an adverb
12. Identify the infinitive phrase in the following sentence: "She likes to read mystery novels."
a) She likes
b) to read mystery novels
c) likes to read
d) mystery novels
13. What is the base form of the verb in an infinitive phrase?
a) Present participle
b) Past participle
c) Simple past
d) Simple present
14. In the sentence "I hope to visit Makkah one day," what function does the infinitive phrase "to visit Makkah" serve?
a) Adjective
b) Noun
c) Adverb
d) Pronoun
15. Choose the correct sentence with an infinitive phrase:
a) "The cat sitting on the windowsill."
b) "To finish my homework, I need more time."
c) "Running through the park in the morning."
d) "A delicious meal prepared by the chef."
16. What is a prepositional phrase?
a. A group of words that acts as a verb
b. A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun
c. A type of adverb modifying an adjective
d. A complex sentence structure
17. Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: "The cat slept under the table."
a. The cat slept
b. Under the table
c. The cat under
d. Slept under
18. In the sentence "She walked through the thick and deep park," what is the preposition?
a. Deep
b. Walked
c. Through
d. Thick
19. Choose the correct prepositional phrase: "The book is ______ the shelf."
a. above
b. upon
c. at
d. on
20. What does a prepositional phrase typically begin with?
a. Verb
b. Adjective
c. Conjunction
d. Preposition
21. What is an adjective phrase?
a) A group of words that functions as a single adjective
b) A sentence that describes an adjective
c) A type of verb used to modify nouns
d) An exclamatory expression
22. Identify the adjective phrase in the following sentence: "The book lying on the shelf is mine."
a) The book lying
b) Lying on the shelf
c) Is mine
d) Shelf is mine
23. What does an adjective phrase typically modify?
a) Verbs
b) Nouns or pronouns
c) Adverbs
d) Prepositions
24. Which of the following is an example of an adjective phrase?
a) Quickly ran
b) Beautifully sung
c) Across the street
d) Ate lunch
25. Choose the sentence with the correct adjective phrase:
a) The cat swiftly across the rooftop
b) The cat swiftly running across the rooftop
c) The cat swiftly, the rooftop across
d) The cat across the swiftly rooftop
26. What is an adverb phrase?
a. A group of words that functions as a noun
b. A group of words that functions as an adjective
c. A group of words that functions as an adverb
d. A group of words that functions as a verb
27. Which of the following sentences contains an adverb phrase?
a. The cat sat on the mat.
b. She is a talented musician.
c. Quickly and quietly, he finished his homework.
d. The car needs a new battery.
28. Identify the adverb phrase in the sentence: "The sun rose behind the mountains."
a. behind the mountains
b. The sun
c. rose behind
d. The mountains
29. In the sentence "She spoke with confidence," what is the adverb phrase?
a. She spoke
b. with confidence
c. She
d. confidence
30. Which option correctly defines the function of an adverb phrase in a sentence?
a. Modifies a noun
b. Modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb
c. Acts as the subject of a sentence
d. Describes a person, place, or thing
31. What is a verb phrase?
a) A single verb
b) A group of words that functions as a verb
c) An adverb
d) A prepositional phrase
32. Which of the following is an example of a verb phrase?
a) Jumped
b) Quickly jumped
c) The cat
d) Over the fence
33. In the sentence "She has been studying all night," what is the verb phrase?
a) She
b) Studying all night
c) Has been studying
d) All night
34. Identify the auxiliary verb in the verb phrase: "They will have completed the project."
a) Will
b) Have
c) Completed
d) Project
35. Choose the correct form of the verb phrase in the past perfect tense:
a) She is eating
b) They will eat
c) He had eaten
d) We eat
36. What is the main verb in the verb phrase: "Because of the very hot weather, they are swimming in the pool"?
a) Are
b) Swimming
c) Because
d) Very hot
37. Which of the following sentences contains a modal verb in the verb phrase?
a) The sun sets.
b) She can sing well.
c) Running late for the school bus.
d) Across the river.
38. What is the function of the auxiliary verb in a verb phrase?
a) It acts as the main verb.
b) It expresses the main action or state.
c) It helps form tenses, moods, and voices.
d) It functions as an adverb.
39. What is a noun phrase?
a. A group of words that functions as a verb
b. A group of words that functions as a noun
c. A type of adverb
d. A punctuation mark
40. Which of the following is NOT a constituent of a noun phrase?
a. Noun
b. Adjective
c. Verb
d. Determiner
41. Identify the noun phrase in the sentence: "The tall and elegant building stood nicely."
a. Tall and elegant
b. The tall and elegant building
c. Stood nicely
d. The building stood
42. What is the function of a determiner in a noun phrase?
a. Describes the noun
b. Modifies the verb
c. Indicates possession
d. Specifies or limits the noun
43. In the phrase "Many students enjoy studying," which is the Noun phrase?
a. Enjoy studying
b. Students enjoy
c. Many students
d. Studying
44. Which of the following sentences is assertive or declarative?
a) What a beautiful day!
b) Have you finished your homework?
c) She is dancing in the hall.
d) Stop making noise!
45. Identify the assertive sentence among the following:
a) Is there a cat in the garden?
b) Please pass the salt.
c) They have completed their project.
d) Don't forget to lock the door.
46. Choose the declarative sentence from the options:
a) How wonderful that sounds!
b) Let's go for a walk.
c) He always arrives late.
d) Could you lend me your pen?
47. Which sentence is assertive or declarative in nature?
a) Can I help you?
b) The sun sets in the west.
c) Put your books away.
d) What a fantastic performance!
48. Pick the assertive sentence from the following:
a) Why did you do that?
b) She might visit us today.
c) The university bus leaves at 9 o'clock.
d) Clean your room immediately!
49. What is the primary function of an imperative sentence?
a) To ask a question
b) To make a statement
c) To give a command, request, and suggestion
d) To express uncertainty
50. Identify the imperative sentence in the following options:
a) She was baking cookies.
b) Have you finished your homework?
c) Please pass the salt.
d) The sun sets in the west.
51. Which of the following is an imperative sentence with an implied subject?
a) Stop!
b) You stop!
c) She stopped.
d) Stopping is important.
52. What punctuation is commonly used at the end of an imperative sentence?
a) Period (.)
b) Exclamation mark (!)
c) Question mark (?)
d) Comma (,)
53. Choose the correctly punctuated imperative sentence:
a) Bring your umbrella,
b) Don't forget your umbrella.
c) Have you brought your umbrella?
d) It's important to bring your umbrella.
54. What is the defining characteristic of an interrogative sentence?
a. It expresses a command.
b. It makes a statement.
c. It asks a question.
d. It shows strong emotion.
55. Identify the interrogative sentence among the options:
a. She ran quickly.
b. Stop talking!
c. The cat sat on the mat.
d. Aren't you coming to the party?
56. Which word commonly begins yes/no questions in English?
a. What
b. Why
c. Do
d. It
57. What is the correct structure for an open-ended question?
a. Subject + Verb
b. Verb + Object
c. Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Main Verb
d. Wh-word + Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Main Verb
58. Choose the indirect form of the interrogative sentence: "Are you going to the market?"
a. You are going to the market.
b. You were going to the market.
c. Were you going to the market?
d. You will go to the market.
59. What is the primary function of an exclamatory sentence?
a. To ask a question
b. To make a statement
c. To express strong emotion
d. To give a command
60. Identify the exclamatory sentence:
a. Have you seen my keys?
b. The sunset view is breathtaking!
c. Please close the door.
d. He likes to read mystery novels.
61. Which punctuation is commonly used in exclamatory sentences?
a. Period/Full stop (.)
b. Question mark (?)
c. Exclamation mark (!)
d. Comma (,)
62. What is the mood of an exclamatory sentence?
a. Interrogative
b. Imperative
c. Indicative
d. Exclamatory
63. Choose the exclamatory sentence:
a. Could you please pass the salt?
b. How interesting the movie is!
c. Bring me a glass of water.
d. The cat sat on the windowsill.
64. Which of the following sentences is optative or expresses a wish?
a. She went to the store.
b. May you have a wonderful day!
c. The sun sets in the west.
d. I eat lunch at noon.
65. Identify the optative sentence:
a. The cat is sleeping peacefully.
b. Oh, if only I could go back in time!
c. Bring me a cup of coffee.
d. Birds chirp in the morning.
66. Choose the optative sentence:
a. The train departs at 3 PM.
b. I hope you enjoy your winter vacation.
c. May your dreams come true.
d. The Indus River flows gently.
67. Which sentence expresses a wish or desire?
a. The flowers bloom in spring.
b. Let's go for a walk.
c. Oh, if only it would stop raining!
d. He plays the guitar beautifully.
68. What is the optative sentence in the options below?
a. Please close the door behind you.
b. I wish you a safe journey.
c. Summer is my favorite season.
d. The movie starts at 7 PM.
69. Which of the following sentences is a simple sentence?
a) She enjoys reading books.
b) Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
c) The cat, who is black, sat on the windowsill.
d) Indeed it is my mistake, I am sorry!
70. Identify the compound sentence:
a) The sun was shining brightly.
b) I like milk, but my sister prefers butter.
c) After the movie ended, we went for ice cream.
d) Together we can make a difference.
71. In the sentence "Since it was late, he decided to leave," what type of sentence is it?
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) compound-complex
72. Choose the complex sentence:
a) They played basketball.
b) She sang a song, and everyone applauded.
c) While I was studying, the phone rang.
d) Those who work harder, never get disappointed.
73. What type of sentence is "Be careful while crossing the main road"?
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Complex-compound
74. Which of the following sentences is compound-complex?
a) The dog barked, and the cat meowed.
b) After the storm passed, the sun came out, and we went for a walk.
c) I enjoy reading books, but my brother prefers watching movies.
d) Pakistan is an uncertain country not only in sports but in politics also.
75. Identify the type of sentence, "Read the instructions carefully."
a) Declarative
b) Imperative
c) Optative
d) Interrogate
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