ABSTRACT
A phrase is a group of words which does not contain a verb and does not make sense on its own. Therefore it is not a sentence. There are different kinds of phrases.
1. ADVERBIAL PHRASES These tell us the how, when and where. In the following examples the adverbial phrase is in italics and is linked to the verb which is underlined:
The soldiers marched as fast as possible. – how The soldiers marched in the early morning. – when The soldiers marched far over the hills. – where
2. ADJECTIVAL PHRASES These tell us more about the nouns or pronouns in a sentence. The phrase in italics is linked to the noun/pronoun which is underlined:
The soldiers marched in full battle gear. They marched in full battle gear.
