Noun phrases
What is a noun phrase?
A group of words that functions as a noun.
What is a verb phrase?
A group of words that includes a verb and its auxiliaries.
What does an adjective phrase do?
It describes a noun.
What is a prepositional phrase?
A phrase that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.
What is the noun in the sentence? "The dog chased the ball."
dog and ball
What is the verb in the sentence? "She sings beautifully."
Sings
What is the adverb in the sentence? "He ran quickly to the store."
quickly
What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence? "The cat is under the table."
Under the table
What is the noun in the phrase "The red apple"?
Apple
What is the verb in the sentence "She runs fast"?
Runs
What is the adjective in the sentence "The car is red"?
Red
What is the preposition in this sentence? "The cat is on the mat."
On
What would "cat" be as a noun phrase?
The fluffy black cat.
What would "jump" be as a verb phrase?
Is jumping
What does an adverb describe?
It describes verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs
Change "the dog barked" to include a prepositional phrase
"The dog barked at the mailman."