What is Phrase?
A ''phrase'' is a group of words that adds meaning to a [[sentence]]. A phrase is not a sentence because it is not a complete idea with a [[wikt:subject|subject]], [[verb]] and a [[wikt:predicate|predicate]].{{cn|date=November 2024}} In English there are five different kinds of phrases, one for each of the main [[Part of speech|parts of speech]]. In a phrase, the main word, or the word that is what the phrase is about, is called the '''head'''. In these examples, it is printed in '''bold'''. The other words in the phrase do the work of changing or ''modifying'' the head.{{cn|date=November 2024}} In a ''''Noun phrase'''', one or more words work together to give more [[information]] about a [[noun]].{{cn|date=November 2024}} * all my dear '''children''' * the information '''age''' * seventeen hungry '''lions''' in the rocks In an '''Adjective phrase''', one or more words work together to give more information about an [[adjective]]. * so very '''sweet''' * '''earnest''' in her desire * very '''happy''' with his work In a '''Verb phrase''', one or more words work together to give more meaning to a [[verb]]. In English, the verb phrase is very [[complex]], but a good description of its many forms can be found [http://papyr.com/hypertextbooks/engl_126/ph_verb.htm here].{{better source|date=November 2024}} In an '''Adverb phrase''', one or more words work together to give more information about an [[adverb]]. * especially '''softly''' * '''formerly''' of the city of Perth * much too '''quickly''' to see clearly In a '''Prepositional phrase''', one or more words work together to give information about time, location, or possession, or condition. The [[preposition]] always appears at the front of the phrase (preposition = pre-position). * '''after''' a very long walk * '''behind''' the old building * '''for''' all the hungry children * '''in case''' it should happen again [[Category:Grammar]]