Phrases

Phrase is a small group of words that form a meaningful unit within a clause. Phrase has a special idiomatic meaning. It always presents within a clause, cannot have a clause in it. Phrase not only strengthens the sentence but also make the sentence meaningful.

Types of phrases

1.Noun Phrase is a group of two or more words led by a Noun that contains modifiers. The modifiers may appear before of after the Noun.

Exam-

All human beings are mortal.
I had the last opportunity to go for a trip.
Those fans have not been working for many days.
Line up all the chairs along that wall.
He finished all the sandwiches hastily.
That bird soars high in the sky.

2.Verb Phrase is a group of words composed of a main verb and a helping verb. It is a group of words working together to create the verb.

Examples:
We should have talked to each other about this.You can learn much from others.
He must be doing this deliberately.
You are feeling jealous of him.
We have been conducting this course for three months.
A strict lock-down has been imposed in the city due to pandemic.
Those girls had gone to café in the morning.
Many people were following him on Facebook.
She was looking so beautiful at her wedding.
All people must follow rules at public places.

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