Noun Phrase
 
 
 
 
Noun Phrase

In this lesson you will learn the definition of a noun phrase and study examples of noun phrases.
Noun Phrase Definition
Noun Phrase Examples
  • See Jane run.
  • Jane could be described as a noun phrase
  • Most young people in England have been to school.
  • one noun phrase is "most young people in England"
  • another is "most young people"
  • and yet another is "people in England"
  • Small children often insist that they can do it by themselves.
  • noun phrase as the subject
  • To read quickly and accurately is Eugene's goal.
  • noun phrase as the object of a verb
  • The arctic explorers were caught unaware by the spring breakup.
  • noun phrase as the object of a preposition
  • Frankenstein is the name of the scientist not the monster.
  • noun phrase as the subject complement
  • I consider Loki my favorite cat.
  • noun phrase as the object complement
 
Grammar Tips
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Commonly Confused Words: Part One
(Beginner - Listening)

An audio lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.
Commonly Confused Words: Part Two
(Beginner - Listening, reading)

A video lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words.
The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page.
Commonly Confused Words: Part Two
(Beginner - Listening)

An audio lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.