English Grammar: The Phrase
English Grammar
The Phrase
Definition:
In English Grammar a phrase is a combination or a group of words which gives a sense but not a complete sense.
• It is a part of a sentence.
• It does not have a subject or a predicate.
Examples:
• On the roof
• A group of colors
• English Grammar
• But: I am learning English Grammar from my school.
Note: In the above sentence “English Grammar” is a phrase, which helps in making a complete sense.
Kinds/Forms of the Phrase:
1. Adverbial Phrase
Definition:
• It does the function of an adverb
• It does not have any subject or predicate
Example:
• I am writing this letter in a hurry. (“in a hurry” is an adverbial verb)
• I hope you will work better in future. (In future is an adverbial phrase)
2. Prepositional Phrase:
Definition
• It has a preposition, its object and modifier.
• It may be used as an adjective, adverb, or a noun.
Examples:
• The boy with the long arms is one of my students.
“with the long arms” is a prepositional phrase, used as an adjective.
• She danced with a hop.
“With a hop” is a prepositional phrase, used as an adverb.
• After tea, it is the time to relax.
“After tea” is a prepositional phrase.
Adjective Phrase:
Definition
• It is a group of words without subject or predicate.
• It does the function of an adjective.
Example:
• A man of virtues will not tell a lie.
“A man of virtues” is an adjective phrase, which does the function of an adjective.
• The boy with a black hat is my brother.
“With a black hat” is an adjectivial phrase, which does the function of an adjective.
The Present Participle Phrase:
Definition:
• It consists of a particple (1st form of the verb + ing) and the related words.
• It acts/works/functions as an adjective.
Examples:
• The students, practicing summary-writing, is usually an intelligent student.
“Practicing summary-writing” is a present participle phrase, which acts/works as an adjective.
• Reaching the field, the farmer began to harvest the crop of wheat at once.
“Reaching the field” is a present participle phrase, which acts/works as an adjective.
• Not knowing the English language, he found it impossible to get a job in England.
“Not knowing the English language” is a present participle phrase, which acts/works as an adjective.
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The Phrase
Definition:
In English Grammar a phrase is a combination or a group of words which gives a sense but not a complete sense.
• It is a part of a sentence.
• It does not have a subject or a predicate.
Examples:
• On the roof
• A group of colors
• English Grammar
• But: I am learning English Grammar from my school.
Note: In the above sentence “English Grammar” is a phrase, which helps in making a complete sense.
Kinds/Forms of the Phrase:
1. Adverbial Phrase
Definition:
• It does the function of an adverb
• It does not have any subject or predicate
Example:
• I am writing this letter in a hurry. (“in a hurry” is an adverbial verb)
• I hope you will work better in future. (In future is an adverbial phrase)
2. Prepositional Phrase:
Definition
• It has a preposition, its object and modifier.
• It may be used as an adjective, adverb, or a noun.
Examples:
• The boy with the long arms is one of my students.
“with the long arms” is a prepositional phrase, used as an adjective.
• She danced with a hop.
“With a hop” is a prepositional phrase, used as an adverb.
• After tea, it is the time to relax.
“After tea” is a prepositional phrase.
Adjective Phrase:
Definition
• It is a group of words without subject or predicate.
• It does the function of an adjective.
Example:
• A man of virtues will not tell a lie.
“A man of virtues” is an adjective phrase, which does the function of an adjective.
• The boy with a black hat is my brother.
“With a black hat” is an adjectivial phrase, which does the function of an adjective.
The Present Participle Phrase:
Definition:
• It consists of a particple (1st form of the verb + ing) and the related words.
• It acts/works/functions as an adjective.
Examples:
• The students, practicing summary-writing, is usually an intelligent student.
“Practicing summary-writing” is a present participle phrase, which acts/works as an adjective.
• Reaching the field, the farmer began to harvest the crop of wheat at once.
“Reaching the field” is a present participle phrase, which acts/works as an adjective.
• Not knowing the English language, he found it impossible to get a job in England.
“Not knowing the English language” is a present participle phrase, which acts/works as an adjective.
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