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Phrase [Definition and Examples]

Phrase 

phrase

Definition of phrase 
Couple of words have a meaning, word classes and has formula "M (pre) + H + M (post)." 
E.g: good girl. 
Explanatory: good [adj] + girl [noun] where "good" as pre modifier and "girl" became Head of pre modifier. 

Based on it form, Phrase divided onto 9 parts [explanation will be brought 5 phrases.

- Noun Phrase
Def: that phrase has "noun" as "head" and "adjective" as modifier. 
E.g: handsome man

- Verb Phrase
Def: Phrase has "verb" as head and "adverb" as "modifier." 
E.g: study hard

- Adjective phrase
Def: that phrase has "adjective" as "head" and "adverb" as modifier.
E.g: Small enough. 

- Adverbial phrase
Def: that phrase has "adverb" as head and modifier. 
E.g: very slow

- Prepositional phrase
Form: preposition + object of prep.
E.g: Because of you
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