A phrase is a group of words that work together to convey specific meanings without forming a complete sentence. Different types of phrases include noun phrases, adjective phrases, adverb phrases, verb phrases, and prepositional phrases, each serving unique functions in modifying or complementing elements in a sentence. Phrases are essential in language for both speech and writing to enhance meaning and clarity.

2. A phrase is a group of words that function
together as a unit but do not have a subject-
verb combination that makes a complete
sentence. Phrases are essential to any
language and are used in speech and writing to
convey specific meanings.

3. A phrase is a group of words that works
together in a sentence but does not contain
a subject or a verb. Often phrases are used
for descriptions of people, things, or events.
Examples: Filled with joy, the girl jumped up
and down

4. is a group of words that have a noun or
pronoun. It is used to modify the noun. In
other words, it can be said that a noun phrase
can function as a subject, an object or a
complement in a sentence.
Noun Phrase Adjective Phrase
is a group of words that consists of an
adjective. It can be used to complement it.
It provides more information about the
noun or pronoun in a sentence
• The team (that made it to the final)
was congratulated in front of the
whole school.
Adverb Phrase
is a group of words that includes an adverb
and other modifiers. It performs all the
functions of an adverb. It can be placed in
any part of the sentence,
• We are planning to finish our group
project (by the end of May)
Verb Phrase
A verb phrase can be used just like a verb. It
consists of a main verb and an auxiliary verb.
• The dog (has been barking)
continuously.
Prepositional Phrase
consists of a preposition and an object. It
works just like an adjective or an adverb. It
relates the subject and the verb in a sentence.
It is used to modify the nouns and verbs in a
particular sentence.
It was too hard for me to concentrate
(with the kids jumping around)