Types of Phrases | 7 Types | English Grammar | Syntax

The video tutorial explains the concept of phrases, which are groups of connected words that do not contain a subject and predicate. It covers seven common types of phrases: noun, gerund, infinitive, appositive, participial, prepositional, and absolute. Each type is explained with examples, highlighting their functions in sentences as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. The tutorial also distinguishes between phrases and clauses, emphasizing that phrases lack a subject and predicate.

What is a phrase and how does it differ from a clause?

List the seven common types of phrases mentioned in the text.

Explain what a noun phrase is and provide an example.

What is a gerund and how can it be identified in a sentence?

Define an infinitive and give an example of its use in a sentence.

What distinguishes a participial phrase from a gerund phrase?

Describe what an absolute phrase is and provide an example.