NOTRE DAME OF DADIANGAS UNIVERSITY

Integrated Basic Education Department

Junior High School
Lagao, General Santos City

ENGLISH 10

KINDS OF PHRASES
1. Infinitive Phrase
- is a verb form consisting of to and the base form of the verb
- it may be an infinitive with modifiers or a complement. All acting together as a
single part of speech.

Ex:It is important to listen to yourself and to others.

I want to hear the news.
Her only wish is to see her children succeed.

2. Gerund Phrase
- a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun. It functions as a subject,
an appositive, subjective complement, direct object, and object of the
preposition.

Ex. We like camping during summer.

My uncle grew restless from staying home.
Big and small factories should avoid polluting lakes and rivers.

3. Prepositional Phrase
- made up of a preposition and a noun
Ex: He slept under the tree.
They gathered near the library.
We will visit her after the meeting.

4. Participial Phrase
- a phrase which begins with a participle and includes the words that complete its
meaning. It is used to describe a noun.
- It should be as close as possible to the noun it describes.
- Forms: present participle (ending in -ing) form or past participle (ending in –d, -
ed, -en, or -ent

Ex: The instructor, speaking slowly, explained the use of the gadget.
The esteemed poet, honored by the award, expressed his thanks.
Opening in the late afternoon or early evening, the creamy, white flowers
grow on drooping branches.
Pruned regularly, the Pink Shower can be a real showpiece.

5. Appositive Phrase
-a noun or pronoun placed after another noun or pronoun to identify, rename or
explain the preceding word.

Ex: Willa Cather, an American novelist, wrote my Antonia.

Lisbon, a thriving port in Portugal, has often been the scene of espionage.
The trophy was awarded to Miss Muros, the fastest runner.

Drills: Identify the kind of phrase used for the underlined group of words.

_________________ 1. The orchid, a rare flower, is beautiful.

_________________ 2.Exhibiting a brilliant display during the Yule season, the
poinsettia has come to be a symbol of Christmas.
_________________ 3.To read effectively, one must develop some reading skills.
_________________ 4.Composing songs needs talent.
_________________ 5. What plans do you have for your next birthday?