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expanded noun phrase

By Idowu · English language arts · Grade 3 · Published Nov 4, 2026 · New

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  1. Which phrase is an expanded noun phrase?

    • a) a kite
    • b) the bright yellow kite ✓ (correct answer)
    • c) very quickly
    • d) flew over the fence
  2. In the phrase “the tiny green frog,” the words “tiny” and “green” describe the noun “frog.”

    • a) True ✓ (correct answer)
    • b) False
  3. Which phrase adds details about what the book looks like?

    • a) the book fell
    • b) the thick blue book ✓ (correct answer)
    • c) under the book
    • d) the book
  4. Select the expanded noun phrases.

    • a) three fluffy white clouds ✓ (correct answer)
    • b) carefully crossed
    • c) under the desk
    • d) laughed loudly
    • e) the old wooden bridge ✓ (correct answer)
  5. In the phrase “the noisy little parrot,” which word is the noun being described?

    • a) noisy
    • b) little
    • c) parrot ✓ (correct answer)
    • d) the
  6. Adding describing words to a noun can make a noun phrase expanded.

    • a) True ✓ (correct answer)
    • b) False
  7. Which phrase best expands “the puppy” by describing its appearance?

    • a) the spotted brown puppy ✓ (correct answer)
    • b) the puppy barked
    • c) the puppy
    • d) beside the puppy
  8. Select the expanded noun phrases.

    • a) the cheerful new student ✓ (correct answer)
    • b) shouted loudly
    • c) behind the curtain
    • d) a basket of ripe peaches ✓ (correct answer)
    • e) the gate opened
  9. Which phrase uses describing words to give more detail about the flower?

    • a) near the flower
    • b) the flower grew
    • c) the flower
    • d) the tall purple flower ✓ (correct answer)
  10. In “the shiny silver bell,” which word tells the bell’s color?

  • Answer: silver

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