Transcript Types of Phrases

Types of Phrases
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Definition
• Phrase:
oA group of words that functions
as a part of speech
oLacks a subject, verb, or both
Prepositional Phrases
• Consist of a preposition, a noun or pronoun (the
object of the preposition), and any words that
modify the object.
• Can function as an adjective:
o Each of the dancers won an award.
• Can function as an adverb:
o Kathy was nervous during her interview.
Why It Matters and
Practice
• Pg. 67 in grammar books
• Pg. 68: #1-5
Appositive Phrases
• Appositive:
oA noun or pronoun that identifies
or renames another noun or
pronoun.
Appositive Phrases
• Barcelona, a large city in Spain,
hosted the Olympics in 1992.
• My aunt, a cancer survivor,
overcame many obstacles to
achieve success.
Why It Matters and
Practice
• Pg. 69 in grammar books
• Pg. 70: #1, 2, 5