Grammar | What is a phrase? | Definition and Examples

GRAMMAR 

What is Phrase?

Definition:               

_ Group of words.

_ No subject verb combination.

_ No meaning if used alone.

_ If used in a sentence has a unique meaning.

EXAMPLE: 
1_I built a beautiful home
                       PHRASE

TYPE OF PHRASES:                       

FIVE PHRASES Based on Part of speech.
Verb Phrase, Noun Phrase, Adverb Phrase, Prepositional Phrase, Adjective Phrase.

1_ NOUN PHRASE:

Acts like a noun in example sentence:
Noun + other associated words which modifies noun.

EXAMPLE:

1_Woman in the window shouted for help.
2_She bought a decent black shirt.

2_VERB PHRASE:

Group of main verbs, helping verb in a sentence.

EXAMPLE:

 
1. She has finished her work.
2. You should study for exam.

3_ADJECTIVE PHRASE:

One or more words word together to give more information about an Adjective.
Adjective phrase modifies noun.

Example: 

1_I am very happy with his work.
2_The cost of the plane ticket is way too high.

4_ ADVERB PHRASE:

More or one words contacting together to give more information about an adverb.
Adverb phrase modifies verb.

Example: 

1_They ran really fast.
2_He drank the milkshake much quicker.

5_ PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE:

One or more words work together to give information about prepositional.
Informs about time, location, or possession, or condition.

Example:

 
1_He is sleeping on the carpet.
2_He always speaks in loud voice.