2006-10-03 11:51:09 · 3 answers · asked by ♥ Can you help me? 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
noun phrase: a construction that functions syntactically as a noun, consisting of a noun and any modifiers
prepositional phrase: a phrase consisting of a preposition, its object, which is usually a noun or a pronoun, and any modifiers of the object
verb phrase: a group of words including a verb and its complements, objects, or other modifiers that functions syntactically as a verb. In English a verb phrase combines with a noun or noun phrase acting as subject to form a simple sentence
this maybe hard to understand but thats what they are.
2006-10-03 11:56:13 · answer #1 · answered by Shischkabob 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
noun phrase: constructed around a noun
Ex: A teacher
verb phrase: constructed around a verb, usually the main verb
Ex: He GAVE the book (the verb phrase is "gave")
prepositional phrase: phrase that starts with prepositions
Ex: through the window
around the chair
under the bed
If needing help with prepositional phrases, imagine a bear and a chair. What can the bear do with the chair?
He can go AROUND the chair.
UNDER the chair
OVER the chair
THROUGH the chair (ok, not really, but you get the point by now, right?)
I'm sorry if I confused you...Have fun!!
2006-10-03 12:00:21 · answer #2 · answered by heyheyhey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
rather straightforward: "To" accompanied by potential of a verb = Infinitive on your question, "to circulate" and "to purchase" are the two infinitives. A prepositional word will by no potential incorporate a VERB. Prepositional words point out an area or time relationship. on your question, "to the keep" is an area relationship (the place) and consists of no verbs; consequently, it rather is a prepositional word
2016-10-15 11:54:40 · answer #3 · answered by johannah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋