Phrase is differently important to express one’s feelings.

 

Phrase is differently important to express one’s feelings. After having learned this part of grammar, students will be able to use any expressions deeply. They will be learning how to enter four skills too.

Phrase is a group of words which does not contain a subject and finite verb.

Phrase is of seven kinds-                                        My Youtube video on Phrase

1)    Noun Phrase

2)    Adjective Phrase

3)    Verb Phrase

4)    Adverb Phrase

5)    Preposition Phrase

6)    Conjunction Phrase

7)    Interjection Phrase

 

Noun Phrase

The phrase which does the work of a noun is called noun phrase.

   For example: Weal and woe come by turns.

 

Adjective Phrase

The phrase which does the work of an adjective is called adjective phrase.

  For example: As an orator, Sher-E-Bangla was second to none.

 

Verb Phrase

The phrase which does the work of a verb is called verb phrase.

  For example: The truth has brought to light.

 

Adverb Phrase

The phrase which does the work of an adverb is called adverb phrase.

  For example: She looks after the orphan all the year round.

Preposition Phrase

The phrase which does the work of a preposition is called preposition phrase.

  For example: He was at the top of the list.

 

Conjunction Phrase

The phrase which does the work of a conjunction is called conjunction phrase.

  For example: She as well as her friends came to my birthday.

 

 

Interjection Phrase

The phrase which does the work of an interjection is called interjection phrase.

  For example: Fie!Fie! You have stolen the mobile set.

 

Besides, infinitive phrase: to+main verb+something

For example:

I want to go home.

Present participle phrase: main verb+ing+something

For example:

Going home, I will take rest.

Name the different kind of phrases as directed in the underline

1)

Hamidur Rahman was the man who gave shape to the concept and design of the Shaheed Minar, by combining all the aspirations of Bengali identity and nationalism. He was the first art student of Bangladesh who in the 1950s went to Europe and studied at "Ecole de Beaux Art" in Paris. He was the pioneer of the new painting movement in the then Pakistan. But he is most remembered for his remarkable design of the Central Shaheed Minar. When Hamidur Rahman was assigned to make the design, he was full of enthusiasm focusing on the language movement as the central concept. He wanted to find a new expression to convey the aspirations of the people. He experimented with basic horizontal and vertical forms to bring out the concept of Bengali solidarity and unity for their national identity. The vertical lines of his design provided the manifestations of inner strength. The four columns on both sides of the central structure reflect the balance and harmony of a united stand. The original design had included stained glass, with hundreds of eyes, through which the sunlight could pass. The marble floor was to reflect the moving shadows of the column in an unending process of revolt from dawn to dusk. In the basement of the Minar he had designed a grand fresco work of 1500 square feet, depicting the language movement. This was to be his masterpiece, again reflecting the theme of geometric horizontal and vertical motifs of unity and strength. Rahman was fully conscious of the tropical damp climate of Bangladesh and therefore worked out such materials for the Minar that would withstand the climate. He ensured that the columns be made of such mixture of iron rods and cement as to stand for centuries. Today the Shaheed Minar is a symbol of freedom, strength and unity. In 1989, Hamidur Rahman passed away. He is no more with us but we remember him with great admiration and pride. English for Today (HSC old book, U:12,L:4)

 

2)

Approximately 100000 children who do not hold German citizenship are born in the Federal Republic of Germany every year. This situation will change on lst January 2000, when a new citizenship law comes into force. From that day on, children born in Germany to non-German parents will receive German citizenship at birth. The citizenship reform consists of the following points. The children of non-German parents will receive German citizenship at birth in Germany if the father or mother has been legally resident in Germany for eight years. The parent must hold a permanent residence certificate or have held an unlimited residence permit for three years. If these children also acquire the citizenship of another country at birth they must choose between their German and non-German citizenship within a period of five years following their eighteenth birthday. If they wish to keep their German passport, they must prove that they have given up or withdrawn the citizenship of another country. If they do not do so, their German citizenship will be taken away. Foreigners will thus be able to apply for naturalisation after only eight years rather than the present period of fifteen years. Those seeking naturalisation must be able to support themselves and their families without the help of social security payments, must not have committed crimes and must also prove to possess adequate knowledge of German. The federal Government considers the reform an important contribution towards the integration of the foreign population. The acquisition of German citizenship entails not only rights, but also duties, for example the obligation to do military service for a short period, which is compulsory in Germany. English for Today (HSC old book, U:13,L:6)

3)

Ayesha Begum has three sons and two daughters. Her husband was a landless farmer who used to work on other people's land. With great effort they married their daughters off by the time they reached teenage. The sons also started working with their father as day labourers when they were old enough to help. By the time they were about seventeen years old, all of them had left to work in nearby towns to earn money. At first, they used to send money to their parents occasionally, but after getting married they barely had enough to support their own families. Ayesha Begum and her husband are now old and feeble. Years of malnutrition and deprivation have made them look older than their years. All they are left with now is their broken little thatched house. Out of desperation Ayesha Begum has started begging in the village to feed her old, invalid husband and herself. She does not know what ails him neither does she has the means to find out. She is too busy collecting food for survival. English for Today (HSC old book, U:13,L:3)