The Phrase Kinds of phrases their functions What

The Phrase Kinds of phrases & their functions

What is a phrase? • A group of related words that is used as a single part of speech—does not contain both a verb and its subject EX: Has been canceled (no subject) Before the party (no subject or verb)

Prepositional Phrases • Includes a preposition, the object of the preposition and any modifiers of that object Ex: The tall building with the red roof with—preposition roof—object of the preposition the, red—describe or clarify the roof

The Adjective Phrase • A prepositional phrase that modifies a noun or pronoun Ex: Many of these books include short stories for young readers Of these books—modifies the pronoun “many” b/c it explains which ones For young readers—modifies stories b/c it tells what kind

Adjective Phrase cont. • Usually this phrase follows the word it modifies • Sometimes more than one adjective phrase may modify the same word • Rivera developed a style of his own with simplified figures and bold colors of his own & with simplified figures & bold colors modifies style!

Try it out! *Identify each adjective phrase & the word it modifies 1. Ordinarily, lemmings eat a diet of moss and roots. 3. Legend tells us that when the lemmings reach the cliffs along the sea, they leap off and drown. 4. Do these animals follow a pattern of selfdestruction?

Adverb Phrase • A prepositional phrase that modifies a verb, adjective or adverb • Tells how, when, where, why or to what extent • During the Civil War, Louis May Alcott worked as a nurse in a hospital for 6 weeks Explains when, where & to what extent she worked

Try it out! *Identify each adverb phrase & the word(s) it modifies** • I got the twins ready for bed at 7: 30 p. m. • Fear sometimes arises from ignorance • The elephant dozed in the shade