Phrases

The Phrase A group of words that does not contain both a subject and a verb Phrase: up the creek Not a phrase: until the baby cried

Ski lifts are used for Alpine skiing. down the snowy hills during the race before the other skiiers skiiers love the Colorado slopes

Many soldiers fought bravely during the Vietnam War.

One of these soldiers was Jan C. Scruggs.

Scruggs decided he would raise funds for a Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

The memorial would include the names of all American men and women who were missing.

Organizing the project took years of great effort.

Prepositional Phrases Many different people contributed to the project.

Maya Ying Lin, a college student, designed the memorial that now stands in Washington D.C.

This picture shows the V-shaped, black granite wall that was built from Lin’s design.

A glass company from Memphis, Tennessee, engraved each name.

Now the names of those who died in Vietnam will never be forgotten by the American people.

An adjective phrase modifies a noun or a pronoun. Adjective Phrases An adjective phrase modifies a noun or a pronoun. It answers the following questions: What kind? How many? Which one? How much?

The red dress looks nice. The girl in the red dress looks nice.

Marie Curie was a student in France. Adjective Phrases Marie Curie was a student in France.

Pierre had already gained fame as a scientist. Adjective Phrases Pierre had already gained fame as a scientist.

Paris was where the two of them became friends. Adjective Phrases Paris was where the two of them became friends.

Their enthusiasm for science brought them together. Adjective Phrases Their enthusiasm for science brought them together.

The house with the white picket fence is over there. Adjective Phrases The house with the white picket fence is over there.

I bought a CD by Louis Armstrong. Adjective Phrases I bought a CD by Louis Armstrong.

Adverb Phrases Adverbs modify: Adverbs answer: When? verbs Where? adjectives Adverbs answer: When? Where? How? Why? How often? How long? To what extent?

I bought my book at a garage sale. Adverb Phrases I bought my book at a garage sale. (where)

Our team is ready for the game. Adverb Phrases Our team is ready for the game. (how, why)

She cries softly for a baby Adverb Phrases She cries softly for a baby (to what extent)

At dusk, we went inside to eat. We went inside to eat at dusk. Adverb Phrases At dusk, we went inside to eat. We went inside to eat at dusk. We went inside at dusk to eat.

Maya walked across the street. Before Sunday, please clean your room Adverb Phrases Maya walked across the street. Before Sunday, please clean your room

Throughout the next month, the band will perform at the fair. Adverb Phrases Throughout the next month, the band will perform at the fair. Jason was pleased with his grades.

Please complete your project by Friday. Adverb Phrases Please complete your project by Friday. For several hours, a cool wind blew from the east.

I painted the old chair in a hurry. Michael told a funny story about trout fishing.