What are phrases, and what are the different types of phrases?
Types Of Phrases
Phrases are a very important part of sentences. So, let’s learn about the phrases –
Phrase: A phrase is part of a sentence that doesn’t have any verb. The phrase is not a sentence, it is just a group of words.
Example:-
There isn’t any ideal age to get married.
She laughed at funny people.
Finally, we can rest after a long day.
Her earnest desire is to go to Italy.
(The bold part of the sentence is the phrase)
Types of Phrases:-
It is hard to classify the phrases. It can work as a noun, adjective, or preposition. Based on the function of the sentence, there are eight types of phrases: 1)noun phrase, 2)verb phrase, 3)adjective phrase, 4)Adverb phrase, 5)Gerund phrase, 6)Infinitive phrase, 7) prepositional phrase, and 8) absolute phrase.
1)Noun phrase:-
A noun phrase is a phrase that works as a noun in a sentence, it consists of a noun-related word, for example –
I have a huge beautiful house.
He brought expensive blue genes.
2) Verb phrase:-
A verb phrase is a phrase that consists of the main verb and helping verb in a sentence, for example –
I am writing a letter.
She has been playing basketball since the morning.
3) Adjective phrase:-
An adjective phrase works as an adjective in a sentence, for example –
I bought a beautiful red dress.
The Lady has long hair.
4)Adverb phrase:-
An adjective phrase is a phrase that acts as an adverb in a sentence. It modifies adverbs or verbs in a sentence, for example-
She can run very fast.
She drinks just two sips of water.
5)Gerund phrase:-
A gerund phrase is a phrase that has gerund words, meaning the verb with “ing”, for example –
He started reading a letter.
I enjoy seeing others dance.
6)Infinitive phrase:-
An infinitive phrase is a phrase that has an infinitive word in a sentence that means To+the 1st from of verb, example –
I like to sing songs.
The Doctors made a plan to help the poor patients.
7) participle phrase:-
A participle phrase is a present and past participle verb that modifies and links other words, for example –
I got an email stating the result.
The clothes made of cotton are so comfortable.
8) Absolute phrase:-
An absolute phrase is a phrase that contains a noun, pronoun, and a participle in a sentence. But it is done and has a finite verb. Example:-
She was so sad, her face showing her grief.
I, having money in my purse, went shopping.
– Written By Ishita Gupta
