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PHRASES
Why study grammar? Just as learning to use any machine or technology requires a knowledge of how things work
together, using a written communication system for oneself requires an awareness of how the system works – - the
parts and how they work together so that others will understand.
Phrases- a group of related words without a verb and subject which also serves as an entire
unit and acts as one part of speech
[Verb phrase- consists of a main verb and helping verbs but all serve together as one verb]
[Absolute phrase – consists of a n or pron modified by a participle and has no grammatical relation to the rest of
the sentence nor does it function as a part of speech.
Examples = Our business finished, the ladies shook hands. I left the premises, the day’s work done.]
Prepositional phrase- group of words which begins with a preposition and ends with an object of a
preposition (n. or pron.) A prepositional phrase always acts like a modifier (adj. or adv.)
Examples = of the room, by the way, with us, to him, under the bed
Appositive phrase – includes a n. or pronoun and adds information or identification to another noun or
pronoun; examples =
My friend James is going with us.
She hopes to meet Ms. Rowling, the famous writer.
Verbal phrase- [NOT a verb phrase] = looks like a verb but does not act like a verb
Participial phrase (present and past) = always serves as an adjective modifying nouns or pronouns
Ex. = I saw two kittens playing happily. Thinking about the snow, Joe pulled on his cap.
The very frightened cat ran up a tree. The people seated in the middle of the room had a great view.
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Gerund phrase = always ends with “–ing” but acts like a noun
Ex. = My favorite sport is swimming. I have no time for relaxing at school.
Writing good essays takes time.
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Infinitive phrase= consists of “to” + simple verb and acts as a noun, adjective, or adverb
Ex.= To forgive is noble.
The person to see is the manager.
I play to win.
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