PHRASES

A phrase is a group of words which form a part of a sentence, but does not make sense on its own. A phrase has no finite verb but may contain Parts of verbs such as infinitives or participles. There are several different kinds of phrases;

· Adjectival phrases describes nouns. The lady with long black hair is here.

· Adverbial phrases do the work of an adverb, that is they tell us how, when or where an action is performed. The cyclist rode with great care (how). We will leave at noon (when). I caught the fish in the pond (where).

· Noun phrases do the work of a noun, that is they name something. For example, riding a bicycle requires skill. Because we can ask What requires skill? The words riding a bicycle can be treated as a single noun.

1.Choose the best phrase from the box to complete these sentences.

I. The frightened mouse ________________.

II. The boy ________________ is my nephew.

III. We will leave immediately ________________.

IV. There is a tall fence ________________.

V. We found lots of mushrooms ________________.

VI. You should always wash your hands ________________.

VII. The scout troupe is camped ________________.

VIII. The woman ________________ is a volunteer soldier.

Before meals along the river bank

Wearing the uniform into its hole

After the disco in the classroom

Between the two houses in the field

2.Write the word from the box that could be used to replace each phrase.

Morning here blind false

Rude fast soon whisper

I. Unable to see ________________.

II. Very quickly________________.

III. Without any manners ________________.

IV. In a quiet voice ________________.

V. Before twelve noon ________________.

VI. Not true ________________.

VII. In a short time ________________.

VIII. In this place ________________.

3.Draw a line between the phrase on the left with its opposite on the right.

Into the bucket with jet black hair

During the morning with a happy smile

With snow white hair in the afternoon

With a sad face out of the bucket