Phrases

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Phrase (Definition)

A phrase is a group of related words that is used as a single part of speech and does not contain a verb and its subject.

There are many types of Phrases

Preposition gerund infinitive participle appositive

Prepositional Phrases

Definition: A prepositional phrase is a group of words beginning with a preposition and usually ending with a noun or pronoun.

Ex: Jared and Nat were standing near the door.

The teacher gave the grade to MJ.Even though Zoe was late when she came

to class, the teacher still adored her.

Fun Fact:Prepositional phrase (the object)

The noun or pronoun that ends the prepositional phrase is the object of the preposition.

Phrase: Beyond the hillThrough the science

building.At Pinkberry

Two Types of Prepositional Phrases

Adjective phrase Adverb Phrase

Adjectival Prepositional Phrases Phrases that modify nouns or

pronouns in the same way as single word adjectives.

Ex. A hopeful sign --------------- a sign

of hopeSprinkles cupcake-------

a cupcake from Sprinkles

Adverb phrases

A prepositional phrase that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb is an adverb modifier.

Ex. The Beverly freshman hid behind her books.At lunch, Vera sat by the tree.

2 Fun Facts about:Adverbial Phrases

Adverb phrases tell when, where, why, how and to what extent.

Unlike adjective phrases, which always follow the words they modify, adverb phrases can appear at different places in the sentence. More than one adverb can modify the same word.

Examples of the Adverbial Phrase: The class grew quiet when the

teacher was angry. David and Michael peered down

Heath Avenue This summer we’re going by

car. Again: Adverb phrases say

when, where, why, how and to what extent.

Verbal Phrases

Verbals are forms of a verb that are not used as verbs but as other parts of speech.

There are three kinds of verbals:

Participle Gerund Infinitives

Participle phrases

Verb form used as an adjective. Since the participle is part verb and part adjective, it might be called a verbal adjective.

The simmering pot of gumbo smelled yummy.

A blistered heel can be irritating.

Present participles Consist of the plain form of

the verb plus –ing.Ex. The smiling yoga teacher

did a handstand against the wall.

Plotting to make grammar fun, the English teacher finally changed her approach.

Past participles Consist of the plain

form plus –ed.Ex:Discovered by the

principal, the startled sophomore was led away from the student store.

Pleased to have arrived to class on time, Sharlene smiled demurely.

The Participial PhraseA participial phrase consists of a

participle and its related words, such as modifiers which act together as an adjective.

Ex:Sliding into class late, I felt

embarrassed as I put down my mat. (sliding into class modifies I)

I heard the other yogis whispering about me. (whispering about me modifies yogis)

Gerund Phrase (Lucky you! There’s a trick to this one)

Consists of a gerund together with its complements and modifiers which act as a noun. (trick-replace phrase with it to determine if it is a gerund).

Grace enjoys running on the treadmill. (The gerund phrase is the direct object of verb enjoys.)

How to identify participial or gerund phrases?

Participial have –ing or –ed.

Gerund phrases can be replaced with it. If it can’t be replaced with it , the phrase is a participial

Infinitive Phrases An infinitive is a verb form, usually

preceded by to, that is used as a noun, adj. or adverb

To err is human I want to work in my garden.

*See 83, bottom of page for exceptions

Infinitive Phrases

An Infinitive Phrase consists of an infinitive together with its complements and modifiers.

To do a handstand in the center of the room is very difficult. [the infinitive phrase is used as a noun and is the subject of the sentence].

Appositives and Appositive Phrases An appositive is a noun or

pronoun that follows another noun or pronoun to explain it. (2 tricks-appositives can always be cut out; or pausing the sentence)

An appositive phrase is made up of an appositive and its modifiers.

Ex: My student, Carli Wright,

is excellent at grammar.

Example of an Appositive phrase: Her teacher, Ms. Goler,

visited Maachu Pichu, an example of an ancient Incan Empire,

A veteran traveler of South America, Ms. Goler is desperately trying to reach her goal, of traveling to South Korea.

Congratulations!

You have been awarded an opportunity to demonstrate your phrase erudition.

HW: Page 89,90, exercise d and e Post Test 1 on page 91

These are due on the block day, at the beginning of class.