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1. 1.

   Use these phrases in sentences of your own.

   1. on the blackboard
   2. through the window
   3. some time ago
   4. the open door
   5. for her children
   6. towards the door
   7. not so easy
   8. to the shop
   9. in the swimming pool
   10. in the shadow
2. 2.

   Mark √ if you think the highlighted group of words in each of these sentences is a phrase.

   1. We have purchased a house in this village.
   2. He did it in a hurry.
   3. That was an act of bravery.
   4. Playing golf is his hobby.
   5. If you wish, I shall accompany you.
   6. Be careful! Drive with caution.
   7. The bus will reach in a short while.
   8. The crowd attacked the office violently.
   9. The soldiers fought in a brave manner.
   10. My little brother loves listening to stories.
   11. You must carry garments made of wool.
   12. Keep the food in the fridge as it is quite warm today.
   13. The child standing near the gate is wearing a coat made of silk.
   14. The chair that was placed by the window is an antique piece.
   15. We need a basketball coach with some years of experience.
3. 3.

   Fill in the blanks with suitable noun phrases of your choice. Also mention if the noun phrase acts as the subject or object of the verb in each case.

   1. The children like _______________________.
   2. _______________________ is not easy.
   3. I prefer _______________________.
   4. _______________________ is not impossible any more.
   5. We enjoy _______________________.
   6. _______________________ is no surprise.
   7. He expected _______________________.
   8. _______________________ gives me immense pleasure.
   9. The students wanted _______________________.
   10. My friends hate _______________________.
   11. _______________________ is commendable.
   12. Would you mind _______________________.
4. 4.

   Underline the adjective phrases in these sentences. Then replace the adjective phrase in each sentence with an adjective, without changing the meaning.

   1. An airhostess with a smiling face greeted us.
   2. Rahim is a cricketer with promise.
   3. Deeds of heroism deserves praise.
   4. It was a night full of horror.
   5. The holy man leads a life of austerity.
   6. They built a fort with stones. They used stones from the locality.
   7. He is a man of wit. He enjoys narrating stories of humour.
5. 5.

   Fill in the blanks with suitable adjective phrases of your choice. Underline the noun that is qualified by the adjective phrase in each case.

   1. The car _______________________ belongs to my father.
   2. I like children _______________________. 
   3. A table _______________________ was placed by the window.
   4. A man _______________________ is always admired.
   5. He is a footballer _______________________ 
   6. The committee submitted a report _______________________. 
   7. Goods _______________________ are cheap.
   8. We discussed some issues _______________________.
6. 6.

   Underline the adverb phrase in each of these sentences. Then replace the adverb phrases with suitable adverbs.

   1. He went abroad every year.
   2. He is without doubt a talented artist.
   3. We waited for the announcement with eagerness.
   4. He walked towards the store at a brisk pace.
   5. I think he resigned from the job in a hurry.
   6. We learnt the tricks of the trade step by step.
   7. Mr Jones reached the office after the appointed hour.
   8. In the end, everything was sorted out.