Grammar 9 - Types of Phrases Flashcards
What kind of sentence includes a noun + modifier?
Noun Phrase
The whole phrase acts as a noun in a sentence.
What kind of sentence includes a preposition + object of preposition/modifiers?
Prepositional Phrase
This phrase functions as an adjective or adverb in a sentence.
What kind of sentence includes an infinitive (to + simple verb) + modifier?
Infinitive Phrase
This phrase always functions as an adjective, adverb or a noun in a sentence.
What kind of sentence includes the main verb + auxiliaries (helping verbs)?
Verb Phrase
A verb phrase can include a main verb, its auxiliaries and its complements & other modifiers.
What type of phrase is this?
You should study for the exam.
Verb Phrase
What type of phrase is this?
He always behaves in a good manner.
Prepositional Phrase
What type of phrase is this?
She brought a huge planter of flowers.
Noun Phrase
What type of phrase is this?
A boy on the roof is causing a disturbance.
Prepositional Phrase
What type of phrase is this?
He shouted to inform the crowd of the pending danger.
Infinitive Phrase
What type of phrase is this?
She has been sleeping for a long time.
Verb Phrase
What type of phrase is this?
The boy with the blond hair bought the shiny bicycle.
Noun Phrase
What type of phrase is this?
To earn money is everyone’s desire.
Infinitive Phrase
