KINDS OF PHRASE

There are five kinds of phrase :

1. A Verb Phrase has an ordinary verb. There can also be one or more auxiliaries in front of the ordinary verb. Examples : was, arrives, can see, don't know, have been thinking, etc.
2. A Noun Phrase has a noun. There can also be a determiner and/or an adjective in front of the noun. Examples : music, some money, a good game, etc.
3. An Adjective Phrase is often just an adjective. There can also be an adverb of degree in front of the adjective. Examples : great, very old, most ridiculous, etc.
4. An Adverb Phrase is often just an adverb. There can be an adverb of degree in front of the adverb. Examples : sometimes, very carefully, etc.
5. A Prepositional Phrase is a preposition + noun phrase. Examples : on the road, by Friday, for a long time