1. Types of Phrases There are numerous types of phrases. Type is determined by how the group of words is used in the sentence. There are three major types of phrases: 1.Prepositional Phrase 2.Verbal Phrase 3.Appositive Phrase

2. Appositive Appositive - a noun or a pronoun placed beside another noun or pronoun to identify it or describe it. My cousin Maria is a violinist. Riboflavin, a vitamin, is found in leafy vegetables.

3. Appositive Phrase Appositive Phrase - consists of an appositive and its modifiers. My brother’s car, a sporty red hatchback with bucket seats, has over 100,000 miles on it. Mr. Hudson, a member of the jury, asked the judge a question. Once a pagan feast, Valentine’s Day is now celebrated as a day of love.