Name: _________________________
Date: ___________
Finding Noun Phrases Worksheet
A noun phrase is a noun with modifiers. Noun phrases act as
adjectives, or as participle, infinitive, prepositional, or absolute
phrases.
A noun phrase includes a noun and the modifiers which distinguish it.
Directions: Circle the noun phrase in each sentence given below.
Example A: The basketball coach was happy with his team’s effort.
Answer: basketball coach.
1. Has anyone seen the little, green, parrot?
2. The football coach got very upset with his team.
3. She is my favorite English teacher.
4. The kids were surprised by the summer rain.
5. I live in a good, family home.
6. We are excited about the championship game.
7. He gave the crying child a toy to play with.
8. I decided to walk down the yellow, brick, road.
9. I went to watch the beautiful play.
10. I picked the dark horse to win the race.
11. Has anyone seen my big, brown, dog?
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Answers:
1. little, green, parrot
2. Football coach
3. English teacher
4. Summer rain
5. Good, family home
6. Championship game
7. Crying child
8. Yellow, brick, road
9. Beautiful play
10. Dark horse
11. Big, brown, dog
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