Use the sentence to answer the question.

The fox jumped over my lazy dog to reach the henhouse, and now some of my chickens have gone missing.
What are the noun phrases in the sentence? Select the three correct answers.

(2 points)
Responses

the henhouse
the henhouse

fox jumped
fox jumped

some of my chickens
some of my chickens

my lazy dog
my lazy dog

to reach
to reach

gone missing
gone missing

11 answers

The noun phrases in the sentence are:

  1. the henhouse
  2. some of my chickens
  3. my lazy dog

So, the three correct answers are:

  • the henhouse
  • some of my chickens
  • my lazy dog
Which sentence contains both a noun phrase and a verb phrase?(1 point)
Responses

Some dog breeds have docked tails.
Some dog breeds have docked tails.

You can find frogs and insects by the pond if you look closely enough.
You can find frogs and insects by the pond if you look closely enough.

He sat on my grandmother’s favorite armchair.
He sat on my grandmother’s favorite armchair.

The pigeons have not landed on my neighbor’s balcony in a long time.

The sentence that contains both a noun phrase and a verb phrase is:

You can find frogs and insects by the pond if you look closely enough.

  • Noun phrases: "frogs and insects," "the pond"
  • Verb phrases: "can find," "look closely enough"

All the other sentences also contain noun phrases and verb phrases, but this one is particularly clear with both elements present.

Which sentence contains both an adjectival phrase and an adverbial phrase?(1 point)
Responses

She shook her head back and forth when the interviewer asked her an invasive question.
She shook her head back and forth when the interviewer asked her an invasive question.

My banged-up old boat can still sail perfectly well through any storm.
My banged-up old boat can still sail perfectly well through any storm.

Many animals have a keener sense of smell than humans do.
Many animals have a keener sense of smell than humans do.

The athlete made a surprisingly complete recovery from the accident, despite the doctor’s prediction.

The sentence that contains both an adjectival phrase and an adverbial phrase is:

My banged-up old boat can still sail perfectly well through any storm.

  • Adjectival phrase: "banged-up old" (modifying "boat")
  • Adverbial phrase: "perfectly well" (modifying "sail")

The other sentences do not contain both an adjectival phrase and an adverbial phrase simultaneously.

What is a prepositional phrase? (1 point)
Responses

a set of two or more words that together function like a noun
a set of two or more words that together function like a noun

a preposition followed by its object and the object’s modifiers
a preposition followed by its object and the object’s modifiers

a word that precedes a noun and expresses a relationship between two parts of a clause or sentence
a word that precedes a noun and expresses a relationship between two parts of a clause or sentence

a set of two or more words that add detail to a noun and together function like an adjective

The correct definition of a prepositional phrase is:

a preposition followed by its object and the object’s modifiers.

This definition captures the structure and components of a prepositional phrase accurately.

What is a participial phrase?(1 point)
Responses

a set of two or more words that add detail to a verb and together function as an adverb
a set of two or more words that add detail to a verb and together function as an adverb

a phrase that begins with a participle and acts like an adjective
a phrase that begins with a participle and acts like an adjective

a set of two or more words that together function like a noun
a set of two or more words that together function like a noun

a word that precedes a noun and expresses a relationship between two parts of a clause or sentence

The correct definition of a participial phrase is:

a phrase that begins with a participle and acts like an adjective.

This definition accurately describes the structure and function of a participial phrase.

se the paragraph to answer the question.

Dogs need a lot of training and attention when they are puppies. Nevertheless, they make amazing companions for life.
What is the distinction?

(1 point)
Responses

The writer introduces two steps in a process to show that dog owners must first deal with the attention puppies need and then enjoy the companionship of a dog.
The writer introduces two steps in a process to show that dog owners must first deal with the attention puppies need and then enjoy the companionship of a dog.

The writer shows an alternative idea or way of thinking about a difficult aspect of having a dog.
The writer shows an alternative idea or way of thinking about a difficult aspect of having a dog.

The writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of work with the idea that dogs are great companions for life.
The writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of work with the idea that dogs are great companions for life.

The writer expresses a choice dog owners can make between owning a puppy and owning a dog for life.
The writer expresses a choice dog owners can make between owning a puppy and owning a dog for life.

The correct response is:

The writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of work with the idea that dogs are great companions for life.

This response accurately captures the distinction made in the paragraph, highlighting the contrast between the challenges of raising a puppy and the rewards of having a dog as a lifelong companion.