Grammar
Phrases
Definition- a group of related words that is used as a single part of
speech and that does not contain both a verb and a subject.
Work with a partner to identify which are phrases(P) and which are
non-phrases (NP):
1) over the rainbow
2) since the alarm rang
3) as a baby sitter
4) to warn us
5) was repaired
6) the cat sat
7) on the mat
8) has been singing
9) under pressure
10)
where my friends are
11)
stricken with the measles
12)
to check randomly
13)
since you didn’t call
14)
ending happily after all
15)
to study the stars through a telescope
16)
because you don’t ever miss track practice
17)
listening to really good music
18)
has smashed
19)
to understand my innermost feelings.