Question

which of the following is an example of a noun phrase?

a is reading a book
b very tired from the journey
c the old wooden table
d after the storm

Explanation:

Define a noun phrase

A noun phrase consists of a noun and its modifiers. It functions as a noun in a sentence.

Analyze the given options

We evaluate each option based on Grammatical Phrases:

• (A) "is reading a book": This is a verb phrase.
• (B) "very tired from the journey": This is an adjective phrase.
• (C) "the old wooden table": This is a noun phrase centered around the head noun "table".
• (D) "after the storm": This is a prepositional phrase.

Identify the correct choice

Option (C) is the only example of a noun phrase.

Answer:

• (A) is reading a book
• (B) very tired from the journey
• (C) the old wooden table (Correct answer)
• (D) after the storm