Phrases

Question 1

what is a noun phrase ?

Answer 1

• consists of a noun and other related words which modify a noun.
• functions like a noun in a sentence

Question 2

what is a prepositional phrase ?

Answer 2

• consists of a preposition, object of pronoun ( noun or pronoun ) and may also consist of other modifiers
• functions as an adjective or adverb in a sentence

Question 3

what is a adjective phrase ?

Answer 3

• consists of adjectives, modifier and any word that modifies a noun or pronoun
• functions like an adjective to modify ( or tell about ) a noun or a pronoun

Question 4

what is a adverb phrase ?

Answer 4

• consists of adverbs or other words ( preposition, noun, verb, modifiers ) that make a group of words act like an adverb

Question 5

what is a verb phrase ?

Answer 5

• a verb phrase is a combination of main verb and its auxiliares