Types of Phrases PDF
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This document discusses different types of phrases in English grammar, including declarative, interrogative, exclamative, and imperative phrases. It also briefly explains infinitive phrases. The examples focus on illustrating these.
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## Types of Phrases ### Declarative Phrases - Role: Provides information. - Ends with a period. - Descending intonation when spoken. - Example: I am Egyptian. ### Interrogative Phrases - Role: Used by the speaker when asking a question to the listener. - Ends with a question mark. - Types:...
## Types of Phrases ### Declarative Phrases - Role: Provides information. - Ends with a period. - Descending intonation when spoken. - Example: I am Egyptian. ### Interrogative Phrases - Role: Used by the speaker when asking a question to the listener. - Ends with a question mark. - Types: - **Total:** asks about something in general (and likely could be responded to with "yes" or "no"). - **Partial:** asks about something specific. - Examples: - Total: Do you like fruit? - Partial: Who is selling their car? ### Exclamative Phrases - Role: Expresses a strong reaction: surprise, joy, etc. - Ends with an exclamation mark. - Examples: - How nice you are! ### Imperative Phrases - Role: Gives an order, advice or makes a request. - Ends with a period or an exclamation mark. - Example: Close the door. ### Infinitive Phrases - **Mode Imperative:** Verbs ending in -er, -ir, -re. - **Subjunctive:** - First Person Singular: to do - Second Person Singular: to do - Third Person Singular: to do - First Person Plural: to do - Second Person Plural: to do - Third Person Plural: to do
