Phrases Workshop
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Phrases Workshop
In this Lesson, you will look at
- Prepositional Phrases
- Verbal Phrases
- Appositive Phrases
- Gerund Phrases
You are expected to understand and be able to identify these concepts when reading and use them correctly in your own writing.
Did you know...
Phrases are groups of words, but not just any group. A phrase acts as a single word and doesn't have a subject and verb. You can liven up a basic sentence by adding a phrase to it.
Your use of phrases can affect how your writing should be read or how you want your work to sound when it is read aloud. Therefore, be sure you are correctly using the proper phrases.
To learn more about phrases, read "Phrases" on pages 328 - 329 in Resourcelines 7/8.
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A preposition is a connecting word that shows a relationship between things such as, direction (to, toward), place (at, by, on), purpose (for), source (from, out, of), and time (before, during, after). A prepositional phrase is a group of words that provides details about the where, how, or when and the preposition can be a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. The preposition is the first word in a prepositional phrase. Here are some common prepositions, about, across, behind, down, near, over, toward, or without.
Examples:
The book was on the table.
We camped by the brook.
He knew it was over the rainbow.
She smelled of strawberries and cream.
Examples:
The book was on the table.
We camped by the brook.
He knew it was over the rainbow.
She smelled of strawberries and cream.
A verb phrase is a verb form that's used as a noun, adverb, or an adjective. Add a modifier or object to the verbal and it becomes a verbal phrase.
Examples:
He was waiting for the rain to stop.
You have been sleeping for a long time.
Examples:
He was waiting for the rain to stop.
You have been sleeping for a long time.
Appositive phrases is a noun or a pronoun that goes next to another noun or pronoun to identify or explain it.
Examples:
My favourite pastime, needlepoint, surprises some people.
My wife, the love of my life, is also my best friend.
My idea, a recycling bin for the office, was accepted by the boss.
Examples:
My favourite pastime, needlepoint, surprises some people.
My wife, the love of my life, is also my best friend.
My idea, a recycling bin for the office, was accepted by the boss.
A gerund is an -ing verb form that is used as a noun.
Examples:
Taking my dog for a walk is fun.
Strolling along the beach at sunset is romantic.
Pulling an all-nighter did not improve his test scores.
Examples:
Taking my dog for a walk is fun.
Strolling along the beach at sunset is romantic.
Pulling an all-nighter did not improve his test scores.
Contact your teacher if you have any questions.