| Reference Book | Collins Revised English Grammar and Composition Class 7 |
| Chapter Number | Chapter 18 |
| Chapter Name | Phrases |
Let’s Get Started
Complete these sentences in your own words. (Page 112)
1) A box of gold is kept on the table.
2) My uncle is a man of honour.
3) Her eyes are blue in colour.
4) At that time there was no electricity in the village.
5) They fought at this place.
6) The marble staircase has been built recently.
A. Identify the phrases in these sentences. (Page 112)
1. They returned home late at night.
2. The festival was celebrated with a lot of fun and merriment.
3. There is a discount sale in the supermarket throughout this week.
4. Lata is a woman of principle.
5. Our neighbour was an old man with many funny stories to tell.
6. Smita couldn’t stop worrying about her teammates’ performance during the debate.
7. Yusuf wants to visit Italy, a city known for its art and culture.
8. Very few families could rent a house in the heart of the city.
B. Identify the adjectives phrases in these sentences. (Page 113)
1. The sprinter at the head of the race was the world champion.
2. Are the shoes under the chair yours?
3. The film playing now is my favourite.
4. You can buy freshly-caught fish from the beach in Puri.
5. Mikado has a bushy tail with a pointed tip.
6. Pauline bought a dark brown jacket on her way to the party.
7. This craftsmanship is of the highest quality.
8. The book in my bag is written by Neil Gaiman
9. The cat that Natasha got on her birthday has fur as soft as velvet.
C. Rewrite the sentences replacing the adjectives in italics with adjective phrases. (Page 114)
1. Soumen is a man of intelligence.
2. She poured the soup into bowls of glass.
3. Please buy vegetables of a fresh kind.
4. Mr. Singh is a man of honour.
5. Usha took a bouquet of roses pink in colour for her teacher.
6. The mobile phone is of no use as it keeps switching off.
7. Nobody likes to have a roommate with short temper.
8. Simran carefully polished the floor of wood.
D. Underline the adjective phrases in these sentences. Then rewrite the sentences by replacing the adjective phrases with adjectives. (Page 114)
1. Megha is a student capable of hard work.
1. Megha is a hardworking student. (capable of hard work)
2. Shakespeare was a dramatist of great talent.
2. Shakespeare was a talented dramatist. (of great talent)
3. Mithali Raj is a cricketer by profession.
3. Mithali Raj is a professional cricketer. (by profession)
4. The nawab was a man of great wealth.
4. The nawab was a wealthy man. (of great wealth)
5. I know why the bird in the cage sings.
5. I know why the caged bird sings. (in the cage)
6. Every piece of jewellery is made by hand.
6. Every piece of jewellery is hand-made. (by hand)
7. He led a life of great adventure.
7. He led an adventurous life. (of great adventure)
8. We spent a day filled with enjoyment at the amusement park.
8. We spent an enjoyable day at the amusement park. (with enjoyment)
E. Underline the adverb phrases in these sentences.
1. The lion growled in a ferocious way at the bear.
2. He explained the matter to me with patience.
3. Let us meet outside the school at 4 p.m.
4. Sam was waiting for his parents in the auditorium.
5. Tanima waited for the train on the platform.
6. The match was contested in a fierce manner.
7. The candidate made her presentation with confidence.
8. The arrow flew with great swiftness.
F. Rewrite the sentences replacing the italicized adverbs with adverb phrases.
1. The hotel staff behaved with courtesy.
2. The chef carved the fruit with a lot of skill.
3. Respond to the mail in a brief manner.
4. The doctor is busy at the moment.
5. She always speaks with politeness.
6. The soldiers fought with bravery.
7. She acted in a strange manner around Sayani.
8. Suneet is on the phone all the time.
9. Jeevan will be home in a short while.
G. Rewrite the sentences replacing the italicized adverb phrases with adverbs.
1. He visits this place frequently.
2. Radha and her daughter unpacked the boxes patiently.
3. I wish you good luck whole-heartedly.
4. It was here that I met the famous musician.
5. I inform you regretfully that I am unable to take up your offer.
6. We walked to the gate silently.
7. The teacher entered the room then.
8. He said that he would win everyone’s hearts eventually.
9. You can find this advertisement everywhere.
10. Formerly, this building was a school.
11. Come to my room now.
12. He did his homework sloppily.
H. Underline the noun phrases in these sentences.
1. To lie to others is wrong.
2. The lawyer demanded a fair trial.
3. Rushing into decisions is not a good idea.
4. Living without friends makes one feel lonely.
5. Grandmother found the old family album.
6. To live honestly is the best policy.
7. I bought a loaf of bread for dinner.
8. The white snow covered the field.
I. Complete the sentences with suitable noun phrases.
1. To be able to persuade people is a great skill.
2. Do you mind taking care of my dog?
3. Collecting old coins is an interesting hobby.
4. The beautiful girls in the blue dresses were dancing.
5. The wise, old man said he would do it.
6. My aunt bakes mouth-watering cakes.
7. Harmful weeds covered the lawn.
8. Should I buy some bread and jam for tomorrow?
J. Identify the italicized words as noun, adjective or adverb phrases.
1. To keep your cool at all times is not a joke. (Noun Phrase)
2. All the students waited with a lot of eagerness to welcome the chief guest. (Adverb Phrase)
3. I can only drive a car without gears. (Adjective Phrase)
4. The thief was a man of few morals. (Adjective Phrase)
5. The horse galloped with swiftness. (Adverb Phrase)
6. Being able to swim is a necessary skill for survival. (Noun Phrase)
7. Thomas has to leave in half an hour. (Adverb Phrase)
8. I want to buy the car with the best mileage. (Adjective Phrase)
9. They spoke for a while. (Adverb Phrase)
10. Learning a musical instrument improves concentration. (Noun Phrase)
11. She wrestled against her opponent with all her might. (Adverb Phrase)
12. He sings without restraint. (Adverb Phrase)
Let Us Write.
You are contesting the elections for school captain. Make a list of things you will do if you are elected. Then identify the phrases you used and write their types.
If I become the school captain, I will to do the following: We all visit the library quite often. I will ensure that more variety of books are kept there. (Adverb phrase of frequency) The school ground is a place of importance for all of us. I will work towards getting a badminton court made there. (Adjective Phrase) Many of us are lovers of music. I will appeal to the Principal to stock the music room with instruments of high quality and variety. (Adjective Phrase)
Participating in games and sports improves our mental and physical health. I will ensure that we get to participate in more inter-school competitions. (Noun Phrase)
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