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Phrases - Coggle Diagram
Phrases
Adjective phrase
Definition
Group of words headed by an adjective.
Formula
(Modifier)+ Head adjective+ (Complement)
1.Find the describing word (adjective) in the sentence.
Look at the words connected to that adjective.
Common functions
Describe a noun before it
Describe the subject
Describe a pronoun
Position
Before a noun
After a linking verb
Common linking verb
Is
Are
Was
Were
Seem
Become
Appear
Remain
After a pronoun
Verb phrase
Auxiliary verb
Primary Auxiliaries
Do
Do
Does
Did
Have
Have
Has
Had
Be
Am
Is
Are
Was
Were
Modal auxiliaries
Can,could
May, might
Must
Shall, Should
Will, would
Supports the main verb
May or may not be present
Main verb
Carries the main meaning
Every verb phrase has one
Adverbial and Prepositional phrases
Adverbial Phrase
Group of words that functions as an adverb
Provide additional information about a verb, adjective, another adverb, or entire sentence.
Help to describe:
How
When
Where
How often
To what extent
Functions
Manner
Time
Frequency
Degree
Position
Beginning of the sentence
Give emphasis or draw attention to the action
Middle of the sentence
Usually use in manner
End of the sentence
Most common position
Prepositional phrase
Group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with its object
The object of a preposition is usually a noun, pronoun , or noun phrase
Provide additional information :
Location
Where
Time
Time
Direction
Where to
From
Manner
Purpose
Function
Adjectival Function
When it modifies a noun or pronoun by providing more information about it
Adverbial Function
When it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb by providing additional information
Noun phrase