Noun Pharses
Definition & Usage
This consists of a noun and other word classes
(e.g. articles + adjective + noun).
Examples1. 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.
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