Phrase

Definition
A phrase is a group of words without a predicate, functioning like an adjective, adverb, or a noun. We can also say that a phrase is a group of words, which makes sense, but not complete sense.

For example

⚫In the rain
⚫Smiling face
⚫Of great beauty

There are several kind different kinds of phrases.

1 Noun phrase
2 Adjective phrase
3 Adverb phrase
4 Prepositional phrase
5 Participle phrase
6 Gerund phrase

1. Noun phrases
The group of words which does the work of a noun or pronoun is called a noun phrase.

For example

John went to visit his grandma.
I like to sit in the sun.

2. Adjective phrases
The group of words which does the work of an adjective is an adjective phrase.

For example

The people of Pakistan are hardworking.
I saw a man in a white dress.

3.Adverb phrases
A group of words that modifies a verb, an adjective or an adverb is an adverb phrase.

For example

People stood in the hall.
John played in happiness.

4. Prepositional phrases
a propositional phrase is made up of a proposition and a noun or pronoun or a noun phrase.

For example

Sacha sings in a melodious tone.
The building of our college is quite large.

5. Participle phrase
A Participle and its accompanying word make up a participle phrase.

For example
Sitting in the office, he reread the book.
Feeling fear, he could not take the risk.

6. Gerund phrase
Gerund phrase consists of a gerund accompanied by an adjective, an adverb, a direct object, aur a prepositional phrase.

For example
Wearing tight shoes hurts.
She likes running on the ice.