Noun Phrases

Students must move beyond single words and start to use longer and longer phrases

Example 1 - adding details

boy

a boy

a tall boy

a tall, slim boy

a tall, slim boy with black hair

a tall, slim boy with long black hair

Example 2 - giving more information

a girl

a girl who likes basketball

a girl who is good at basketball

a girl who is quite good at basketball

a girl who is quite good at shooting a basketball

Learn Noun Phrases in Context

There are many kinds of noun phrases. By reading and listening to English as often as you can, you will learn to use these kinds of phrases naturally and easily. Good luck!