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What Is Phrase

A phrase is a group of words that work together but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone. There are various types of phrases, including noun phrases, verb phrases, prepositional phrases, adjective phrases, adverb phrases, infinitive phrases, and gerund phrases, each serving different grammatical functions. Key points emphasize that phrases add meaning but lack the completeness of a sentence.

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What Is Phrase

A phrase is a group of words that work together but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone. There are various types of phrases, including noun phrases, verb phrases, prepositional phrases, adjective phrases, adverb phrases, infinitive phrases, and gerund phrases, each serving different grammatical functions. Key points emphasize that phrases add meaning but lack the completeness of a sentence.

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WHAT IS PHRASE

PHRASE

A phrase is a group of words that work


together, but it doesn't have a complete
thought like a sentence. A phrase can't stand
alone because it’s missing something
important, like a subject or a verb.
Here are some examples of different types of
phrases:
1. NOUN PHRASE

A noun phrase includes a noun and its modifiers


(adjectives, articles, etc.). It acts as a noun in a
sentence.
Example:-

"The big black dog" is a noun phrase.


 Sentence:

The big black dog barked loudly.


2. VERB PHRASE

A verb phrase includes the main verb and its


helping (auxiliary) verbs.
Example:-

"Has been working" is a verb phrase.


 Sentence:

She has been working all day.


3. PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE

A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition


and includes the object of the preposition (a noun or
pronoun) along with any modifiers.
Example:-

"On the table" is a prepositional phrase.


 Sentence:

The book is on the table.


4. ADJECTIVE PHRASE

An adjective phrase modifies a noun and acts like


an adjective in a sentence.
Example:-

"Full of energy" is an adjective phrase.

Sentence:

He is a person full of energy.


5. ADVERB PHRASE

An adverb phrase modifies a verb, adjective, or


another adverb and acts like an adverb in a
sentence.
Example:

"Very quickly" is an adverb phrase.


 Sentence:

She runs very quickly.


6. INFINITIVE
PHRASE

An infinitive phrase begins with the infinitive form


of a verb (to + base verb).
Example:-

"To read a book" is an infinitive phrase.


 Sentence:
She loves to read a book before bed.
7. GERUND PHRASE

A gerund phrase begins with a gerund (the -ing


form of a verb) and acts like a noun.
Example:-

"Swimming in the pool" is a gerund phrase.

Sentence:

Swimming in the pool is her favorite activity.


KEY POINTS:`

- A phrase is a group of words that adds meaning


but doesn't form a complete sentence.
- Phrases can't stand alone as a complete thought,
unlike a clause, which has both a subject and a verb.
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