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Types of Phrases
A phrase is a group of related words within a sentence that complements the overall structure of sentence. A
phrase lacks both the subject and the object. Hence, a phrase cannot stand alone to give complete meaning. The
underline group of words in the following sentence is a phrase.

Example:
I saw a joker in the street.

A phrase can act as a noun, an adjective, a preposition or an adverb. The function of a phrase depends upon its
construction and place in a sentence. Depending upon its function in a sentence, phrases are divided into various
types: Noun Phrase, Verb Phrase, Adjective Phrase, Adverb Phrase, Gerund Phrase, Infinitive Phrase and
Absolute Phrase.

NOUN PHRASE
A phrase that acts like a noun in the sentence is called a Noun Phrase. It contains a noun & other associated
words (usually determiners & modifiers) which modify the noun.

A noun phrase comprises of a noun as a head-word and other related words (determiners & modifiers) may
come before or after the noun. The entire phrase serves as a noun in a sentence.

Noun Phrase = noun + modifiers (or determiners)

Examples:

They hired a huge beautiful home. (as noun: object)

She bought a decent black shirt. (as noun: object)
One of our close relatives never drinks coffee. (as noun: subject)
A woman in the window shouted for help. (as noun: subject)

A sentence can also consist of more than one noun phrase.

Example:
One of our close relatives bought a beautiful red car. (as nouns both as subject & object)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE
A phrase comprising a preposition and object of preposition (noun or pronoun) is called a prepositional phrase.
It may also contain other modifiers.

e.g. near a wall, on a table, in the room, under a tree, at the door etc

Prepositional phrase has a noun or pronoun which called the object of preposition.

Examples:

The kids were laughing at the joker.

He is sleeping on the carpet.
The teacher looked at the black-board.
He drives the car in a high speed.
He always speaks in a loud voice.
 ADJECTIVE PHRASE
A phrase that acts likes an adjective in a sentence is called adjective phrase. Like an adjective it modifies (adds
to meaning of) a noun or a pronoun. It comprises of adjectives, modifiers and other words modifying the noun
or pronoun.

A kid on the roof is looking at the sky. (modifies noun: kid)

The boy in the shop is my friend. (modifies noun: boy)
She bought a beautiful brown chair. (modifies noun: chair)
A lady with long hair is walking in the garden. (modifies noun: lady)
She gave me a cup full of tea. (modifies noun: cup)
A student from my college won the competition. (modifies noun: student)

ADVERB PHRASE
A phrase that acts like an adverb in a sentence is called adverb phrase. Like an adverb, it modifies (add to
meaning of) a verb or other adverb in the sentence. It contains an adverb and other words (i.e. noun, preposition,
modifiers) which, as a whole, act as an adverb phrase.

Examples:

He drives a car in a very high speed. (modifies verb: drive)

The racer was running very fast. (modifies verb: run)
She always speaks in a respectful way. (modifies verb: speak)
They walked along the wall. (modifies verb: walk)
She welcomed the guests in a nice way. (modifies verb: welcome)
He stayed at college for a few hours. (modifies verb: stay)
The kid sat beside her mother. (modifies verb: sit)

VERB PHRASE
A verb phrase is the group of main verbs and helping-verbs (auxiliaries) within a sentence.

Examples:

She is writing a letter

He has taken his annual exam.
Students must reach in time for the class.
They have been playing game since morning.
She is waiting for someone.

INFINITIVE PHRASE
An infinitive phrase contains an infinitive (to + base form of verb) and modifiers or other related words linked to
the infinitive. An infinitive phrase will always acts as a noun, an adjective or adverb in the sentence.

Examples:

I enjoy to drive a car. (As noun)

To get success in exam is an ambition of every student. (As noun)
Government made a plan to help the poor. (As adjective modifying noun: plan)
She sang a song to please the audience. (As adverb modifying verb: sing)
The joker danced to entertain the people. (As adjective modifying noun: dance)

GERUND PHRASE
A gerund phrase is a group of a gerund (verb + ing), modifiers and other related words linked to the gerund. A
gerund phrase functions as a noun in the sentence.

Examples:

I enjoy listening to the music. (As noun/as object)

He started writing the letter. (As noun/as object)
Walking in the sun affects the complexion of a person. (As noun/as subject)
Crying of a baby disturbed me a lot. (As noun/as subject)

PARTICIPLE PHRASE
A participle phrase is a group of a present-participle (verb + ing) or a past-participle verb, modifiers and other
linked words. A participle phrase is punctuated with a comma or commas. It always acts as an adjective
(modifying a noun) in a sentence.

Examples:
The students, raising their hands, need extra page. (modifies noun: students)
She got a mail, mentioning about her exam. (modifies noun: mail)
The chair, made of plastic, looks very beautiful. (modifies noun: chair)

ABSOULUTE PHRASE
Absolute phrase is also called a nominative phrase. It consists of a noun or a pronoun, a participle and linked
modifiers. It modifies (tells more about) the sentence. It looks like a clause but lacks true finite verb. It is
separated by a comma in a sentence.

Examples:

She is looking very much happy, her face expressing a shine of happiness.
He, having books in his hand, was going to college.
He, having anger in his eyes, met his enemy.

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