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| − | + | A phrase is a group of words that functions as a unit in the context of a sentence. Usually each phrase has a central word called the [[Head (definition)|head]], and a series of modifiers. | |
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | *[[Noun Phrase (definition)]] | ||
| + | *[[Verb Phrase (definition)]] | ||
| + | *[[Adjective Phrase (definitions)]] | ||
| + | *[[Prepositional Phrase (definitions)]] | ||
| + | *[[Adverb Phrase (definitions)]] | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phrase | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | + | *Crystal, David. (1997) ''A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics.'' Oxford, UK: Blackwell. | |
| − | Crystal, David. A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. | + | *Carnie, Andrew (2006) ''Syntax: A Generative Introduction''. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell. |
[[Category:Technical Definitions]] | [[Category:Technical Definitions]] | ||
[[Category:Syntax]] | [[Category:Syntax]] | ||
Revision as of 19:06, 15 November 2009
A phrase is a group of words that functions as a unit in the context of a sentence. Usually each phrase has a central word called the head, and a series of modifiers.
See Also
- Noun Phrase (definition)
- Verb Phrase (definition)
- Adjective Phrase (definitions)
- Prepositional Phrase (definitions)
- Adverb Phrase (definitions)
External Links
References
- Crystal, David. (1997) A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. Oxford, UK: Blackwell.
- Carnie, Andrew (2006) Syntax: A Generative Introduction. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell.
