Complex Noun Phrases
Relative Clause or Prepositional Phrase?
Parallel Structure
Parallel or Not?
100
In your own words - What is the difference between a NOUN and a NOUN PHRASE?
A NOUN does not have a modifier. (a dog)
A NOUN PHRASE has one or more modifiers. (a happy dog who loves to run)
100
Which one is a relative clause? Which one is a prepositional phrase?
1. The boy who loves to cook.
2. The boy with a love for cooking.
1. relative clause
2. prepositional phrase
100
In your own words - what is parallel structure?
Something like: using the same parts of speech and grammar structures for each item in a series.
100
Parallel or not?
Working mothers face many obstacles, such as a lack of personal time and an excess of responsibilities.
Parallel!
200
True or False?
A COMPLEX NOUN PHRASE is a noun that has a modifier both before and after it.
True!
(Juniper is a brown and white dog who loves to play with her toys.)
200
Which one is a relative clause? Which one is a prepositional phrase?
1. Pick a number between one and ten.
2. Pick a number that is between one and ten.
1. prepositional phrase
2. relative clause
200
Fill in the blanks using parallel structure.
The most important qualities in a friend are ____________, ______________, and ______________.
With nouns :)
200
Parallel or not?
To me, a good friend is someone who has compassion, kind, and humor.
Not! *kindness
300
Identify the complex noun phrase -
Every day, the manager is faced with lazy employees that think they are too good for their work.
Every day, the manager is faced with lazy employees that think they are too good for their work.
300
Is the complex noun phrase modified with a relative clause or a prepositional phrase?
I would love to create a garden with my own hands.
prepositional phrase
300
Fill in the blanks using parallel structure:
My friend Susan runs ___________, while my friend Lucas runs ___________.
With adverbs :)
300
Parallel or not?
To run, jumping, and throwing are all elements of the Olympic track and field events.
Not! *Running
400
Write a sentence about these women (the New Zealand women's rugby team) using a complex noun phrase.
Many options!
400
Write a sentence about this image using a relative clause AND a prepositional phrase.
Many options :)
400
Write a sentence comparing the distance from Canada to Greenland with the distance from Canada to China using parallel structure. 
Something like: Canada is extremely close to Greenland, but incredibly far from China.
400
Parallel or not?
Years ago, men worked outside the home while women cleaned the house, did the cooking, and cared for the children.
Parallel!