Grammar: Phrase

PHRASE: A Phrase is a group of words that makes partial sense eg. A bed or roses; a tough
battle; great beauty; as happy as; etc.

Types of Phrases:
1) Adjective Phrase: E.g., flat of India; of red colour; of great worth; though the tunnel;
etc.

2) Adverb Phrases: E.g., in a brave manner; with great speed; without any care; on the
whole; etc.

3) Noun Phrase: E.g., late to bed; trekking mountains; etc.

4) Prepositional Phrase: A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition and are

followed by objects, which are either nouns or pronouns. Many prepositional
phrases have adjectival or adverbial functions. E.g., by the sea, off the coast, on the
shelf.
Example: He was standing off the coast when the cargo ship harboured.

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