Question

What is meant by phrases

Answer 1

a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
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Answer 2

Answer:

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phrases is a part of Sentences .it is a Group of Words within a sentence that does not contain Subject or a Verb. it does not express a Complete idea.

Example :-

He is standing Near a Wall.

in above sentences, the part 'near a wall ’ is a phrase because it does not contain a subject and a verb, and does not express a complete idea. hence, a phrase cannot stand as a sentence on its own .

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In the following sentences, the highlighted group of words are phrases :

1. He is laughing At a Joker.

2. I saw a girl With Blue Eyes.

3.He is making tea For The Guest.

Types of Phrases :-

• Noun phrase
• Prepositional phrase
• Adjective phrase
• Adverb phrase
• Verb phrase
• Infinitive phrase
• Gerund phrase
• Participal phrase
• Appositive phrases
• Absolute phrases

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