El5 Flashcards
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Noun Phrases
1. What is a noun phrase?
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Answer: A group of words that functions as a single noun.
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What are the components of a noun phrase?
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Answer: A head noun, modifiers (such as adjectives or articles), and optional prepositional phrases.
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- What is a noun phrase used for?
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Answer: To provide more information about a noun or to function as a subject, object, or complement.
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- What is an example of a noun phrase?
- How do noun phrases differ from clauses?
Answer: Noun phrases do not have a verb, while clauses do.
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Answer: “The big red car”
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- How do noun phrases differ from clauses?
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Answer: Noun phrases do not have a verb, while clauses do.
