A. Identify whether the underlined words are noun phrases or noun clauses.
1. a) Grandfather told us an exciting story.
b) Grandfather told us that he knew many stories.
2. a) I heard of the accident.
b) I heard how the accident happened.
3. a) We expect that the prices will rise.
b) We expect a price rise.
4. a) I believe in what he says.
b) I believe his story.
5. a) I cannot understand why he is angry.
b) I cannot understand his anger.
6. a) We know that he will come.
b) We know of his arrival.
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1.Grandmother told us an exciting story. (Adjective phrase)
2.Grandfather told us that he knew many stories. (Verb clause)
3.i heard of the accident. (Noun phrase)(exclusing 'of' as 'heard of' is a phrasal verb)
4.i heard how the accident happened. (Adverb phrase)
5.we expect that the prices will rise. (Verb clause)
6.we expect a price rise. (Noun phrase)
7.i believe in what he says. (Adjective phrase)
8.i believe his story. (Noun phrase)
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