Question

The phrases on the left in the following box occur in the text.

Match each of them with a phrase on the right
.
(1) an endless stretch of sand

(ii) waterless and without
shelter

(ii) an oasis
fertile place with water and
plants in a desert

• not visible because the grass
is thick

• nothing but sand as far as one
can see

. no water and no shade

(iv) hidden by a cover of grass


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Answer 1

Answer:

i) an endless stretch of sand- Nothing but sand as far as one can see

ii) Waterless and without shelter- No water and no shade

iii) An oasis-fertile place with water and plants in a desert

iv) Hidden by a cover of grass- Not visible because the grass is so thick.

Answer 2

AnswEr :-

i) an endless stretch of sand - Nothing but sand as far as one can see

ii) waterless and without shelter - No water and no shade

iii) an oasis - fertile place with water and plants in a desert

iv) hidden by a cover of grass - Not visible because the grass is so thick.

Extra Information :-

A phrase is a small group of words which carries a special idiomatic meaning meaning that it is synonymous with expression. It does not include the subject-verb pairing necessary to make a clause.

The 5 types of phrases are :-

• Noun Phrase
• Verb Phrase
• Gerund Phrase
• Infinitive Phrase
• Prepositional Phrase