Phrases- a group of words, without a subject and verb, that functions in a sentence as one part of speech.
Prepositional Phrases
- Phrase contain a preposition and a noun or pronoun called the object of preposition.
Examples :
on the freshly pressed white jacket
beside the driftwood and seaweed
Prepositional Phrases modify adjectives or adverbs and are called either adjective phrase or adverb phrase
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Adjective Phrases - a phrase that modifies a noun or pronoun by telling what kind or which one.
Examples:
An etching of a medieval battlement sold quickly. ( what kind of etching?)
My aunt has fear of bugs. (what kind of fear?)
I sent my friend in lowa a card. (which friend?)
Adverb Phrases - a phrase that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb by pointing out where, when, in what manner, or to what extent. Examples : In central park you can ride horse-drawn carriages. ( Can ride where?) The volcano rumbled in the early morning hours. ( Rumbled when?) I consumed the sundae in short order. ( Consumed in what manner?)
Appositive Phrases- Is a noun or pronoun with modifiers placed next to a noun or pronoun to add information and details.Examples:
The linebacker, a quick, strong senior from Texas, tackled the quarterback.
My jacket, a windbreaker, fits well.
I bought a book, an international atlas.
The man gave his wife, his partner for ten years, a beatiful opal ring.
Verbal Phrases- a verbal with modifiers or a complement - it contain participial, gerunds, and infinitives
Participial Phrases- is a participle modified by an adverb or adverb phrase or accompanied by a complement. The entire phrase acts as an adjective.
Examples: Burning brightly, the fire lit up the room. The bone broken in two places healed. Holding the snake, I felt its cool skin.
Gerund Phrases- a phrase with modifiers or a complement, all acting together as a noun.
Examples:
His loud, persistent yawning disrupted the meeting. Worrying about the deadline prevented the writer from sleeping. I estimated the cost by calculating quictkly. Fishing from the pier is permitted.
Infinitive Phrases-Is a phrase with modifiers, a complement, or a subject, all acting together as a single part of speech. Examples: The baby wanted to wiggle continuosly. I plan to visit during the afternoon. The foghorn helped warn incoming ships. The bank decided to lend the family the money. The student asked the college to send a catalog.
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