Types of phrases

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Types of phrases par Mind Map: Types of phrases

1. Prepositional Phrase.

1.1. Preposition + object of the preposition.

2. Adverb Phrase.

2.1. It can modify a verb, an adjective or another adverb.

3. Infinitive Phrase.

3.1. It consists of an infinitive (to+ simple form of the verb) and its modifiers. It always function as an adjective, adverb or a noun.

4. Participle Phrase.

4.1. It consists of a present participle.

5. Noun Phrase

5.1. Noun+ modifiers, the modifiers can be after or before.

6. Adjective Phrase.

6.1. Modifiers a noun or pronoun.

7. Verb Phrase.

7.1. It is a combination of main verb and its auxiliaries (helping verbs) in a sentence.

8. Gerund Phrase.

8.1. Consists of a gerund (verb+ing) and modifiers or other words associated with the gerund. It acts as a noun in a sentence.

9. Appositive Phrase.

9.1. An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. The appositive can be a short or long combination of words.