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A phrase is a word group organized around a head but lacking the full subject-finite-verb structure of a clause. Noun phrases name participants; verb phrases carry the predicate; adjective and adverb phrases modify; prepositional phrases can function adjectivally or adverbially.
Patterns and examples
- The very old stone bridge collapsed. (noun phrase)
- has been working (verb phrase)
- extremely proud of her team (adjective phrase)
- after the meeting (prepositional phrase)
Notice how form and meaning work together. Read examples aloud, identify the controlling word or clause, and compare them with nearby alternatives before applying the pattern in new writing.
Practice sentences
- Identify the head word in each phrase.
- Expand the noun report with a determiner and two modifiers.
After answering, explain the rule in your own words and create one original sentence using the same structure.
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