Phrase and its types .
- 1. PRESENTATION TOPIC NAME: Phrases TEACHING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE (EDUC – 5120) SUBMITTED TO: DR. Shaista Khalid SUBMITTED BY: KAMRAN ABDULLAH ROLL NO. EDUC51S23R004 INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF SARGODHA
- 2. A Phrase is a combination of two or more words that make sense but do not complete sense. A phrase cannot stand alone as a clause or a sentence because it contains neither a subject nor a verb. Usually, phrases are used as a component of clauses. Example: Phrase: "on the table" (prepositional phrase) Not a Phrase: "The book is on the table." (This is a clause because it has a subject and a verb.) What Are Phrases ?
- 3. READ THESE LOUD 1. At the end of the day 2. In the meantime 3. By the way 4. On the other hand 5. In charge of 6. Take advantage of 7. Out of the question 8. Come up with 9. In the long run 10. As a result
- 4. Types of phrases in general 1) Noun Phrase 2) Verb Phrase 3) Prepositional Phrase 4) Gerund Phrase 5) Infinitive Phrase 6) Participial Phrase 7) Appositive Phrase 8) Absolute Phrase Types of Phrases ?
- 5. A noun phrase consists of a noun and its modifiers, functioning as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence. Example: The big brown dog barked loudly. Phrase: "The big brown dog" (Noun Phrase) 1. Noun Phrase
- 6. A verb phrase includes the main verb and its auxiliaries (helping verbs) or modifiers, expressing an action or state. Example: She has been singing beautifully all evening. Phrase: "has been singing beautifully" (Verb Phrase) 2. Verb Phrase
- 7. A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with the object of the preposition, often acting as an adjective or adverb. Example: The cat jumped onto the table. Phrase: "onto the table" (Prepositional Phrase) 3. Prepositional Phrase
- 8. A gerund phrase starts with a gerund (verb ending in -ing) and acts as a noun in the sentence. Example: Swimming in the ocean is very relaxing. Phrase: "Swimming in the ocean" (Gerund Phrase) 4. Gerund Phrase
- 9. An infinitive phrase begins with "to" followed by the base form of a verb, often functioning as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Example: He wants to travel around the world. Phrase: "to travel around the world" (Infinitive Phrase) 5. Infinitive Phrase
- 10. A participial phrase includes a participle (present or past) and its modifiers, functioning as an adjective to describe a noun. Example: Shivering with cold, she wrapped herself in a blanket. Phrase: "Shivering with cold" (Participial Phrase) 6. Participial Phrase
- 11. An appositive phrase renames or provides additional information about a noun, usually placed next to it. Example: My brother, a skilled carpenter, built this table. Phrase: "a skilled carpenter" (Appositive Phrase) 7. Appositive Phrase
- 12. An absolute phrase combines a noun and a participle, often providing extra information about the sentence as a whole. It does not directly modify a specific word. Example: Her arms folded across her chest, she stared at the screen. Phrase: "Her arms folded across her chest" (Absolute Phrase) 8. Absolute Phrase
- 13. An absolute phrase combines a noun and a participle, often providing extra information about the sentence as a whole. It does not directly modify a specific word. Example: Her arms folded across her chest, she stared at the screen. Phrase: "Her arms folded across her chest" (Absolute Phrase) 8. Absolute Phrase
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