Noun Pharses

Noun Pharses

Definition & Usage
This consists of a noun and other word classes
(e.g. articles + adjective + noun).

Examples

1. A girl is at the front door.

2. The pretty dark-haired girl is my sister.

3. The pretty dark haired girl in the photo is my sister.

Definition & Usage
The minimum form of the noun phrases is the noun.

Examples

Girls like to play with dolls.

It is used
- in apposition to a noun to add to the meaning of the noun

Examples

1. The winner of the art competition, a young man in his early twenties, received a cash prize of $ 1000.00.

2. Miss Li, our new teacher, is very nice.

3. The vehicle, a white Toyota van, was sold yesterday.

- as subject

Examples

1. Being a good conversationalist is essential in this job.

2. The red Honda Prelude is very expensive.

3. Locating the buried treasure will take some time.

- as an object of a verb

Examples

1. He gave me a bouquet of red roses.

2. Edwin enjoys playing tennis.