Inversion-hsg 10

10/2- PHRASES - MARCH 16,2006.
I. Definition.A phrase is a group of words that makes sense but not complete sense .
II. Kinds of phrases :
1.Prepositional phrases
2.Participle phrase
3.Gerund phrase
4. Infinitive phrase
5. Adjective phrase
6. Noun phrase
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES :
1. Used as adjectives : I have passed a night without sleep .
2. Used as adverbs : He writes with care .
a. Adverb of manner
b. Adverb of time
c.
PARTICIPLE PHRASE
GERUND PHRASE :
Subject of a verb : Going to the cinema very often is a waste of time .
Object of a verb : She likes staying at home after dark .
Object of a preposition : Tim is fond of dancing .
Complement of a verb : His first job is repairing cars .
D . Infinitive phrase - its function .
Subject of a verb : To work diligently is a virtue .
Object of a verb : I intend to go there .
Complement of a verb : His duty is to take care of his baby brother .
E . ADJECTIVE PHRASE :
1. Prepositional phrase :
2. Infinitive phrase :
3. Participial phrase :
F . NOUN PHRASE _ A noun phrase may be a :
ADVERB PHRASE -
Prepositional phrase :
infinitive phrase :