Conjunctional Phrase
A conjunctional phrase works as a conjunction in the sentence.
Example:
- As soon as you got in, he went out.
- We have to work hard so that we can win the next match.
- I will attend the ceremony provided that you come.
- John started working early in order that he could finish early.
Interjectional Phrase
Interjections that have more than one word are called interjectional phrases.
Example:
- What a pity! He is dead.
- What a pleasure! I won the first prize.
- Oh please! Don’t say that again.
Absolute Phrase
The phrases containing Noun or Pronoun accompanied by a participle and necessary modifiers if any are stated as Absolute Phrases. They modify indefinite classes and are also called Nominative Phrases.
Examples:
- Weather permitting, I will join the party.
- God willing, he’ll pass the test this time.
- The hot Summer sun having set, we left for the movie
Appositive Phrase
An appositive is a Noun or Pronoun often accompanied by modifiers that sit beside another Noun or Pronoun to describe it. An Appositive Phrase is a set of words containing an Appositive and it follows or precedes the Noun or Pronoun it identifies or explains.
Examples:
- My school friend, Brooks always bunked classes.
- His colleague, Mr. Robinson likes his tea.
- Jeremy, the police officer on duty, wrote the speeding ticket.
Participle Phrase
It is made of a participle, its modifier(s) and/or the objects that complete the sense of the sentence.
Examples:
- Walking fast, I keep looking left and right.
- Climbing the stairs, she waved at us.
- I looked back, starting the engine.
Gerund Phrase
These contain a Gerund, its modifier(s) and the other necessary elements. They function as Nouns just like Gerunds themselves and that means they can be Subjects and Objects of the sentences.
Examples:
- Eating plenty of grapes in one sitting is a bad idea.
- Doing the dishes gives me cold allergies.
- I hate hurrying right before the deadline.
Infinitive Phrase
These are comprised of infinitive verbs (To + base verb)along with their modifiers and/or complements.
Examples:
- We love to cook together.
- He likes to solve math problems too much.
- Rina walks fast to be there on time.