Name _____________________________
Class: ________________
Unit 10
A noun phrase is a group of words that serves the same purpose as a noun. A noun
phrase can be the subject or object of a verb. It can also be the object of a preposition.
Identify the noun clauses in the following sentences.
Underline the noun phrases in the following sentences
1. He wished to talk to his manager.
13. I hope to win the first prize.
2. The wicked man loves getting poor
people into trouble.
14. I tried to solve the puzzle.
15. Did you enjoy reading this book?
3. The poor man wanted to pay back
every penny he owed.
16. The boy wants to go home.
4. He hates having to punish his servants. 17. Horses prefer living in dark stables.
5. Horses prefer living in dark stables.
18. The accused refused to answer the
question.
6. I will never do such a thing.
19. The boy denied stealing the money.
7. Have you ever tried to climb a tree?
20. To write such rubbish is disgraceful.
8. He refused to answer my question.
21. I dislike having to punish my kids.
9. He promised to get me something.
22. I will hate to do such a thing.
10. Why do you want to meet him?
11. He denied taking the money.
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12. Your doing such a thing surprises me.
Name _____________________________
Class: ________________
Unit 10
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Read and identify noun phrases from the text below.
Name _____________________________
Class: ________________
Unit 10
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Write all noun phases from the text on the lines provided.