1. The girl in blue saree is my sister. 2. Kohli hopes to win the trophy. 3. The train halts at every junction.

Question

Identify the phrases in the following sentences and classify them as Adjective, Adverb or Noun phrases.

1. The girl in blue saree is my sister.

2. Kohli hopes to win the trophy.

3. The train halts at every junction.

4. I have never seen such a picture.

5. She worked in an enthusiastic manner

Answer 1

1. Adjective phrase: in blue saree (It modifies the noun – girl)

2. Noun phrase: to win the trophy (it serves as the object of the verb hopes)

3. Adverb phrase: at every junction (shows the place)

4. Noun phrase: such a picture (acts as the object of the verb phrase ‘have…seem’)

5. Adverb phrase: an enthusiastic manner (shows the manner in which she was working)