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1. 1.

   Mark these as sentence (S) or phrase (P).

   1. Mary had a little lamb.
   2. a little lamb
   3. The spider climbed up the water spout.
   4. up the water spout
2. 2.

   Complete the sentences with appropriate noun phrases.

   1. I want _______________
   2. Jeetu likes _______________
   3. _______________ is very difficult.
   4. We all hope _______________.
   5. Do you think we _______________?
   6. It is easier _______________.
   7. _______________ was of great help.
   8. Life sometimes is _______________.
3. 3.

   Replace the adjectives in each sentence with an adjective phrase without changing the meaning of the sentence.

   Follow the example.

   The king wore a velvet robe.
   The king wore a robe made of velvet.

   1. Next to the garden is a ruined house.
   2. A white tiger is a rare sight.
   3. Being taught by a kind teacher is always a pleasant experience.
   4. The blue flowers are from my garden.
   5. A forest track can be quite uneven.
   6. The suited gentleman is the chairman of the committee.
   7. It was a terrible night!
   8. That was surely a stupid act.
   9. A marble statue was erected by the family.
   10. I was lucky to have a kind nurse.
4. 4.

   Underline the adjective phrases in this paragraph.

   As Rina entered the garden by the river, she noticed a banyan tree with a swing. Two girls wearing short orange dresses were running around the tree. The tree with a huge canopy was home to birds of many hues. As dusk set in, the sky, dotted with stars, looked like a canopy of magic. The two little girls, frolicking around the swing, were not ready to go home. Thinking about the memories of the past, Rina settled down to enjoy an evening of contentment.

5. 5.

   Underline the adverb phrases in these sentences.

   1. The arrow with a sharp point fell at this spot.
   2. In a brave manner, the soldiers from the battalion marched forward.
   3. We sat for a while under the banyan tree in the park.
   4. I stood on the bridge at around noon waiting for my friends.
   5. They walked with some difficulty.
   6. We stood in complete darkness.
   7. The employees were at the door near the gate.
   8. Tim left many years ago.
   9. The car swerved in a violent manner.
   10. I studied with concentration till sunset.
6. 6.

   Replace the highlighted adverbs with suitable adverb phrases.

   1. I will sign now.
   2. The blizzard blew violently.
   3. Answer the questions lucidly.
   4. I walked aimlessly all around.
   5. Minati met me then.
   6. The speaker delivered the lecture eloquently.
   7. You should learn to speak English fluently.
   8. He treated the offenders mercilessly.
   9. The policeman spoke to the child gently.
   10. I suppose you know that my books are available everywhere?