English Grammar Understanding the Basics - Evelyn P. Altenberg, Robert M. Vago 2010

Answer keys: Test yourself, Getting started questions - Unit 9
Unit 9: Noun phrases
Part II: Kinds of phrases

Test yourself 28.1

1. Pirates were looking for treasure.

2. Furniture can be expensive.

3. Boys often want to be policemen.

4. People think money is useful.

5. Jeremy was eating rice.

Test yourself 28.2

1. The winner was overjoyed.

2. The crowd dispersed peacefully.

3. A minute can seem like an eternity.

4. The dentist gave the patient a toothbrush.

5. The couple forgot to tip the waiter.

Test yourself 28.3

1. His doorman hailed a taxi.

2. As the doctor toured the ward, a group of her interns went along.

3. Your daughter looks great in this picture.

4. Some people keep their jewelry in a safe deposit box.

5. Jack’s friend is an artist.

Test yourself 28.4

1. That adorable baby was born in a rundown house in a small town.

2. The elderly woman wrote a short novel.

3. His crazy adventure began with those strange letters.

4. Some Enchanted Evening is a beautiful song from a classic show.

5. Jackie’s famous father is a talented immigrant from a South American country.

Test yourself 28.5

1. The pleasure in his voice was real.    determiner + noun

2. That annoying customer still got a good deal. determiner + adjective + noun

3. Count your blessings!     determiner + noun

4. Jonathan’s jacket is brand new.    determiner + noun

5. He plays with his new gadget every day.  determiner + adjective + noun

Test yourself 28.6

1. The small white dog ran away.

2. The close friends loved watching the old, classic movies.

3. Some Japanese cars are rated very highly.

4. My lovely niece arrived in a brand new convertible.

5. Those pesky files ruined my Australian vacation.

Test yourself 28.7

1. He ran away.

2. I love watching them.

3. They were extremely sociable.

4. We want to invite you over.

5. He did it and didn’t even tell us about it.

Test yourself 28.8

1. The pleasure in your voice was real.    determiner + noun

2. I still have that infamous necklace.    determiner + adjective + noun

3. I forgot to mention it to you.     pronoun

4. Mr. Bentley is a successful businessman.   noun

5. Cobras are dangerous snakes.    adjective + noun

Test yourself 28.9

1. Joe traveled often.

2. The blazing sun can cause damage to your skin.

3. The unlucky scientist walked back.

4. We turned and left.

5. Those calculating politicians responded evasively.