PHRASES – MCQ’S

1. Which is an infinitive phrase?
   A. very slowly
   B. under the table
   C. to learn English
   D. swimming fast

2. A phrase cannot stand alone because it
   A. is too long
   B. is not a complete sentence
   C. has many words
   D. is confusing

3. Which of the following is an idiom?
   A. in the room
   B. a red flower
   C. spill the beans
   D. after the class

4. An adjective phrase describes a
   A. verb
   B. noun
   C. adverb
   D. sentence

5. A gerund phrase starts with a verb ending in
   A. –ed
   B. –ly
   C. –ing
   D. –s

6. Which is a noun phrase?
   A. very slowly
   B. is running
   C. a red flower
   D. has finished

7. The idiom “a piece of cake” means
   A. a sweet food
   B. something very easy
   C. a birthday item
   D. a big reward

8. Which is an adverb phrase?
   A. the old house
   B. very slowly
   C. a bunch of flowers
   D. under the tree

9. A phrase does NOT have
   A. words
   B. letters
   C. a subject and a verb
   D. meaning

10. The phrase “under the table” literally means
    A. secretly
    B. illegally
    C. below the table
    D. loudly

11. An infinitive phrase begins with
    A. –ing
    B. a noun
    C. to + verb
    D. a preposition

12. Which sentence uses a phrase correctly?
    A. In the morning.
    B. Under the table.
    C. She goes to school in the morning.
    D. After the rain.

13. A verb phrase contains
    A. only nouns
    B. only adjectives
    C. a main verb and helping verbs
    D. only prepositions

14. Which is a prepositional phrase?
    A. extremely tired
    B. under the tree
    C. has finished
    D. to help others

15. A phrase is a group of words that
    A. forms a sentence
    B. gives full meaning
    C. works together but is not complete
    D. has only one word

16. Which is a gerund phrase?
    A. to read books
    B. reading books
    C. is reading
    D. very readable

17. An adverb phrase describes
    A. nouns only
    B. verbs, adjectives, or adverbs
    C. letters
    D. sentences only

18. The idiom “under the table” means
    A. below the table
    B. openly
    C. secretly or illegally
    D. carefully

19. Which is an adjective phrase?
    A. will be going
    B. very happy
    C. under the table
    D. reading books

20. A noun phrase has a ______ as the main word.
    A. verb
    B. adjective
    C. noun
    D. adverb

21. Which is a verb phrase?
    A. the old house
    B. very beautiful
    C. has finished
    D. under the class

22. A phrase has a ______ meaning.
    A. hidden
    B. figurative
    C. literal
    D. confusing

23. Which of the following is a phrase?
    A. She is happy
    B. He runs fast
    C. in the morning
    D. I like tea

24. Phrases are used in sentences to
    A. confuse readers
    B. replace verbs
    C. add meaning
    D. end sentences

25. Which of the following is NOT a sentence?
    A. She is reading a book.
    B. He went home early.
    C. After the rain
    D. The boy is happy.

Answer Key

1. C

2. B

3. C

4. B

5. C

6. C

7. B

8. B

9. C

10. C

11. C

12. C

13. C

14. B

15. C

16. B

17. B

18. C

19. B

20. C

21. C

22. C

23. C

24. C

25. C

Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan

Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan is a teacher, bilingual writer and artist with over two decades of experience in teaching English language and literature. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of English at NSS College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Her blog, ashlit.in brings together academic resources, creative writing in Malayalam and English, and visual art. The platform features lecture notes, study materials, poems, reflections, short prose, and a curated collection of her paintings. Through this space, she seeks to foster learning, creativity, and meaningful engagement with literature and the arts.