What is aphrase?

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A phrase is a group of words without a verb that is not a complete message by

itself. It is often made up of a preposition plus a noun, noun group or pronoun.

in the red T-shirt.I know that girl

Phrases add detail to sentences.

preposition noun group

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Phrases can act as …The museums of London are fascinating.adjectives

The phrase adds meaning to the noun.

They struggled through the snow.adverbsThe phrase adds meaning to the verb.

Playing hockey can be dangerous.nounsThe phrase stands in place of a noun.

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Attach the phrases to complete the sentences.

Let’s go for a swim is such a surprise.

Meeting you here for a new game.

The actors rehearsed for hours, at Gabe’s place.

My Gran loves during winter.

It didn’t rain at all growing her own vegetables.

I saved $75 dressed in their finishedcostumes.

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• A phrase is a group of words without a verb that is not a complete message by itself.• Phrases can act as adjectives (adjectival

phrases), adverbs (adverbial phrases) and nouns (noun phrases).• In the following sentence, the phrase is red:

The sleek submarine dived beneath the white-tipped waves.

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