Pharse

A phrase is a group of words used  as a singles part of speech.It does not contailn both a subject and a predicate.


Kinds of Phrases


1.  A prepositional phrase -
 consists of a pre-prosition and its object,which may be a noun or a pronoun.It functions as an adjective or an adverb.
example
                 After the performance,Graham rusell left the concert building in a hurry.
2. An Infinitive phrase -
consists of the word to and the form of a verb.It functions as a noun,an adjective,or an adverb.
example
  To find time for a vacation is very difficult for the hardworking businessman.


3. A participial phrase -
consists of a participle and any accompanying modifier.It functions as an    adjective.
example
                              The item  found in the garage proved to be an antique collection.
4. A gerund phrase -
consists of a gerund and any accompanying modifier. It functions as a noun.
example
                               Jogging around every morning  the school oval helped me lose weight.
5. An appositive phrase -
consists of a noun or pronoun and any accompanying modifier. It adds information to the noun or pronoun beside which it stand. 
example
                             The doctor went to see the patient, a little boy infected with dengue.