Phrases

A phrase is a group of related words (within a

sentence) without both subject and verb.

Ex. They are clapping for the Pope.

Noun Phrase- consists of noun and other
related words (usually modifiers and
determiners) which modify the noun. It
functions like a noun in the sentence.
Ex. Delia had a weak heart.
The phrase a weak heart is considered
a noun phrase, heart is the noun and weak
is the modifier.
Verb Phrase- is a combination of main verb and
its auxiliary
( helping verb) in a sentence. Some examples of
helping verbs are the following; am, is, are, be,
has, have do, does, may, might, must, can,
shall, and will.
Ex. The shot did not scare Biryuk.
The phrase did not scare is a verb phrase,
scare is the main verb and did is the helping
verb.
Underline the phrases in the sentences from the
story read, write NP on the lines provide if noun
phrase and VP for verb phrase.
1. Father had told me that hunters always spat for
luck. VP
2. Eddie had passed that phase. _______
3. I saw three pigeons fall to the ground. _____
4. I offered him my bloody palm. _____
5. My sister was the meanest creature. ______
6. Biryuk’s eyes had been pierced. _____
7. The flimsy wall collapsed, _____
8. Delia was embroidering a strip of white cloth.
_____
9. It was a big centipede. _____
10. I was engulfed by a sudden feeling of pity
and guilt. _____
Encircle the phrases in each sentence and write NP if it is a noun
phrase and VP if it is a verb phrase before the number.
____1. Rose could have worked on that project today.
____2. I tried on a beautiful red dress during the drama
rehearsal.
____3. My teacher is a true hero.
____4. David and Lex have been chosen as finalists in the contest.
____5. Mary is not going to the prom.
____6. She baked tasty chocolate cookies for fund raising.
____7. Anthony will be playing his guitar at the recital.
____8. The parent answered the questions of all the kids.
____9. The hardworking teacher received praises.
____10. Our principal would probably leave for Manila on Monday.