PHRASE

A phrase is two or more words that do not contain the subject-verb pair necessary to form a clause.

There are some types of Phrases. They are:

1.     Noun phrase 

A noun phrase includes a noun, a person, place, or thing and the modifiers either before or after which distinguish it.

Example:

·        A great English Teacher

2.     Adjective Phrase

Adjective phrase is a phrase that consists of the adjective and the modifier, determiner, and / or intensifier.

Example:

·        Angry with you = Never have I beenangry with you

3.     Verb phrase 

Sometimes a sentence can communicate its meaning with a one word verb. Other times, however, a sentence will use a verb phrase, a multi word verb, to express more nuanced action or condition

Example:

·        He was smoking.

·        After she had learned to drive, Alice felt more independent.

·        We will meet at the library at 3:30 p.m.

·        Henry made my coach very proud.

4.     Prepositional phrase

Prepositional phrase is a combination of the preposition with the object and functions as an adverb.

Example:

·        There is pen on the table

·        You look for the money in your pocket

5.     Infinitive phrase

An infinitive phrase will begin with an infinitive [to + simple form of the verb]. It will often include objects and/or modifiers that complete the thought.

Example:

·        To call him = The best time to call him is at night.

6.     Participle phrase

A participle phrase will begin with a present or past participle. If the participle is present, it will dependably end in ing . Likewise, a regular past participle will end in a consistent ed.

Example:

·        Flexing his muscles in front of the bathroom mirror

·        Ripped from a spiral ring notebook

7.     Gerund phrase

A gerund phrase will begin with a gerund, an ing word, and will often include other modifiers and/or objects.

Example:

·        He should feel ashamed for giving bribes to win the election.

8.      Absolute phrase

An absolute phrase combines a noun and a participle with any accompanying modifiers or objects

 Example:

·        His brow knitted in frustration

·        Her fingers flying over the piano keys

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