Noun Phrases

“Your black cat is always outside.” NP as subject

Subject (NP) P Complement

“I saw a scary movie at midnight.” NP as object

S P Object (NP)
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 Adverb Phrases

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 Adverb Phrases

Here is an easy example of an adverbial phrase:

Jack will sit in silence.

(The adverbial phrase "in silence" is functioning as an adverb of manner. It tells
us how Jack sat.)

Compare the example above with these examples:

Jack will sit quietly.

(This is a normal adverb. This example has been included to prove that "in silence" is an
adverb.)

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 Adverb Phrases

Here is an easy example of an adverbial phrase:

➢ He lost his double chin due to avoiding chocolate.

➢ Show Simon your project in the morning.
➢ Anne waited in a state of trepidation.
➢ Mark will sit in the corner.

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• She had extremely blue eyes.
(This adjective phrase describes the noun eyes. The adjective "blue" heads the adjective
phrase.)

• She wore very expensive shoes.

(This adjective phrase describes (or "modifies) the noun "shoes." The adjective "expensive"
heads the adjective phrase.)
 Prepositional Phrases

Examples of Prepositional Phrases:

• A singer with passion.
• A town near London
• Keep in time.
• He acts without thinking.
• He beat Lee without trying.
• She speaks with notable enthusiasm.
 The Function of Prepositional Phrases

The prepositional phrases are functioning as adverbs:

• I used to work in a fire-hydrant factory. You couldn't park near the place.
(Comedian Steven Wright)

• Never ruin an apology with an excuse. (American Founding Father Benjamin

Franklin)

• This is not a novel to be tossed aside lightly. It should be thrown with great force.
(Satirist Dorothy Parker)
 Verb Phrases

Some examples:
1. She is writing a letter.

2. The students must reach on time for the lecture.

3. They played football this morning