Phrase

Phrase

A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a verb. It does not have a subject or predicate. So it does not make complete sense.

There are several different kinds of phrases. A phrase is essentially a noun, adjective, adverb or preposition that has been expanded.

I    Noun Phrase (noun is the main part)

 A noun phrase consists of a noun and other related words which modify the noun. It functions like a noun in a sentence. A noun phrase consists of a noun as the head word and other words which come after or before the noun.

Examples.
1. He is wearing a nice red shirt.                      

2. The boy with brown hair is laughing.

                                                                                

                   

II   Adjectival phrase (adjectives are used) 

An adjectival phrase is a group of words that functions like an adjective in a sentence. An adjective phrase functions like an adjective to modify (or tell about) a noun or a pronoun in a sentence.

Examples.
1. He is wearing a nice red shirt.                   

2. The girl with brown hair is singing a song.

                                                                               

III   Adverbial phrase (adverbs are used)

 An adverbial phrase is a group of words that functions as an adverb in a sentence. An adverb phrase functions like an adverb to modify a verb, an adjective or another adverb.

Examples
1. He always behaves in a good manner.

2. They were shouting in a loud voice.