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Phrase?
• A group of words
• DOES NOT give meanings if used alone
• NO subject verb combination
a) Appositive Phrase
b) Absolute Phrase
c) Gerund Phrase
(a) Appositive Phrase
1. It modifies the noun/pronoun come before
2. Offset by a coma. e.g.
Examples:
Example
Example
Examples:
Examples:
• He is writing a letter.
• I have done my work.
• They have been playing hockey for 2 hours.
5. Participle Phrase
• Consist of 1st form of the verb+ ing or past
participle (ed) of regular verb.
• Perform the work of an adjective
• Examples:
Examples: