Question

Mention whether the part of the sentence within brackets is a phrase or a clause 11. Grandfather told us (an exciting story). O phrase O clause?
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Answer 1

Answer:

1. Grandmother told us an exciting story. (Adjective phrase)

2. Grandfather told us that he knew many stories. (Verb clause)

3. i heard of the accident. (Noun phrase)(exclusing 'of' as 'heard of' is a phrasal verb)

4. i heard how the accident happened. (Adverb phrase)

5. we expect that the prices will rise. (Verb clause)

6 .we expect a price rise. (Noun phrase)

7. i believe in what he says. (Adjective phrase)

8. i believe his story. (Noun phrase)