A phrase is a word or group of related words that works as one grammatical unit within a sentence. Unlike a clause, it does not contain its own complete subject-finite verb structure.
Start with What Is a Phrase in Grammar? for the basic definition, structure, and main types. You can then explore detailed lessons on noun, verb, adjective, adverb, prepositional, participial, appositive, infinitive, and other phrases.
A prepositional phrase functions as an adverbial when it adds information about an action, event, or situation, such as when, where, how, or why something happens. The phrase remains prepositional in structure, but its role in the sentence is adverbial.…
A prepositional phrase is a group of words built around a preposition, usually followed by a noun phrase or pronoun called its complement. It shows relationships between words and ideas, such as location, time, direction, and association. Consider this sentence:…