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introduction

Hello friends and once again you are welcome to my blog.this is my first homework post on English and I am really happy for this topic and that's why I will like to answer the take home assignment correctly.

define phrase and give five examples

A phrase is a group of two or more words that express a single idea but do not form a complete sentence.
In syntax and grammar, a phrase is a group of words which act together as a grammatical unit.

examples of phrase

• He was waiting for the rain to stop.
• She was upset when it didn't boil.
• You have been sleeping for a long time.
• You might enjoy a massage.
• He was eager to eat dinner.

in your own words write and explain the types of phrases and give two examples to each

• Noun Phrase
• Adjective/Adjectival Phrase
• Adverb/Adverbial Phrase
• Verb/Verbal Phrase
• Infinitives Phrase
• Prepositional Phrase
• Gerund Phrase
• Participle Phrase

noun phrase

Noun phrase a word or group of words containing a noun and functioning in a sentence as subject, object, or prepositional object

examples

• the little boy.
• the happy puppy.

adjective/adjectival phrase

An adjective phrase is a group of words that describe a noun or pronoun in a sentence

examples

• She speaks in a very slow
• We never cycle inheavy.
• I'd love a cup of hot

adverb/adverbial phrase

more words that function as an adverb in a sentence. Just as an adverb can modify a verb.

example

• I came here yesterday.
• Once upon a time, the lady lived here.

verb/verbal phrase

A verb phrase is a syntactic unit consisting of an auxiliary (helping) verb preceding the main verb.

examples

• She was walking quickly to the mall.
• He should wait before going swimming.

infinitives phrase

An infinitive phrase is a group of words consisting of an infinitive, a modifier or the use of pronouns, direct objects, indirect objects or complements of action or state expressed in the infinitive.

examples

• to read
• To jump
  NOTE:Remember that although infinitives are verbs, they do not function as verbs, instead they are used as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

prepositional phrase

and How to Use It? | Grammarly
A prepositional phrase is a group of words consisting of a preposition, its object, and any words that modify the object.

examples

• In time
• In demand

gerund phrase

A gerund phrase is a phrase consisting of a gerund and any modifiers or objects associated with it.

examples

• Reading is relaxing.
• Swimming helps me unwind

particible phrase

A participle phrase is a group of words containing a participle, modifier, and pronoun or noun phrases.

examples

• Sitting in the rocking chair
• he old woman yelled at the kids in her yard.

conclusion

Thank you for this lecture because I really learnt a lot from it and this will.make me not to forget this anywhere I see it.