Phrases

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What is a phrase?
A group of words that functions as a single unit in a sentence.
What are the different types of phrases?
Noun, verb, adjective, adverb, prepositional.
What is a noun phrase?
A noun phrase is a group of words that functions as a noun in a sentence.
What is a verb phrase?
A verb phrase is a group of words that includes a main verb and any auxiliary verbs or modifiers.
What is an adjectival phrase?
A group of words that functions as an adjective to describe or modify a noun or pronoun.
What is a prepositional phrase?
A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.