Class 8 English Grammar Noun Phrase

 1. Read the following sentences :

1. I want something

2. I want to read a book.

The word something is a noun and is object of the verb ‘want’, in sentence (i). In the same way, the group of words ‘to read a book’ is the object of the verb ‘want’ in sentence (if). The group of words ‘to read a book’, therefore does the work of a noun and is called a ‘Noun Phrase’.
Def. : A Noun Phrase is a group of words which does the work of a noun.

Exercise 1
(Solved)

Pick out the noun phrases in the following sentences:
1. I wished to speak to the Principal.
2. He loves to talk to you.
3. I intend to work hard.
4. He dislikes having to go there.
5. Horses prefer living in a dark room.
6. I should hate having to punish him.
7. Have you ever tried using butter instead of oil ?
8. Thinking good thoughts precedes good actions.
9. He refuses to write anything.
10. Having dirty thoughts is disgraceful.
Answers:
1. to speak to the Principal
2. to talk to you
3. to work hard
4. having to go there
5. living in a dark room
6. having to punish him
7. using butter instead of oil
8. Thinking good thoughts
9. to write anything
10. Having dirty thoughts.

Exercise 2
(For Practice)

Supply a Noun Phrase:
1. I want ……..
2. ……… delights me.
3. You expect ………
4. Think ……
5. ……. seems true.
6. ………. surprised the teacher.
7. Does he like …….. ?
8. My brother hates ………..
9. ……… does not please me.
10. I do not want ………
11. ………. is not difficult.
12. ……. I do not hope
13. I enjoy …….
14. You want ……..
15. My dog likes ………
16. He promised ……..

Multiple Choice Questions

Read the following groups of sentences carefully. Only one in each group has a noun phrase. Pick that sentence which has the Noun Phrase :
Question 1.
(a) Use the space around you
(b) He has left for Delhi
(c) I did not meet him
(d) What do you want ?

Question 2.
(a) Do not waste time
(b) He did what he was told
(c) Is your bank making money ?
(d) Loans are available here

Question 3.
(a) He waited, hands clasped, relaxed
(b) Suddenly he burst through the door
(c) He has taken his seat
(d) She ran to school

Question 4.
(a) He is getting married
(b) His brother lives close by and helps him
(c) I have arrived late
(d) To err is human.

Question 5.
(a) I have learnt from you how to love
(b) You cannot learn quickly
(c) What do you want from me
(d) He is too old to walk properly

Question 6.
(a) The plane took off at four O’clock
(b) I want you to come
(c) You needn’t work so hard
(d) The boys broke into laughter

Question 7.
(a) The sun rises in the east
(b) Humpy Dumpy sat on a wall
(c) It was a sunset of great beauty
(d) Show me how to do it

Question 8.
(a) The mountain top was covered
(b) He has a chain of gold with snow
(c) The house is full
(d) He is not likely to recover

Answers:
1. (a) Use the space around you
2. (b) He did what he was told
3. (c) He has taken his seat
4. (d) To err is human
5. (a) I have learnt from you how to love
6. (b) I want you to come
7. (d) Show me how to do it
8. (b) He has a chain of gold

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