Sentence: The cat slept under the table.

• Phrase: under the table

• Type: Prepositional phrase

Explanation:

• “Under the table” starts with the preposition under and is followed by its object the table, forming a prepositional phrase.

• It indicates location (where the cat slept) and functions as an adverbial phrase modifying the verb slept.

Prepositional Phrase:

• Begins with a preposition (e.g., beside, in, on, at) and includes its object and any modifiers.

• Can function as an adjective (modifying a noun) or an adverb (modifying a verb).

More Examples:

• He sat near the door.

• She stayed close to the fireplace.

Adverbial Phrase – Example and Explanation

• Example Sentence:
  He is heart and soul a patriot.

  • Underlined phrase: heart and soul

  • Correct Option: ঘ) Adverbial phrase

• Explanation:

  • Heart and soul means completely, passionately, or with full dedication.

  • It modifies the verb is (linking verb) by describing how he is a patriot.

  • Answers the question: "In what manner?" → functions as an adverb

• Adverbial Phrase Overview:

  • A phrase that functions like an adverb in a sentence

  • Usually answers when, where, why, or how

  • Examples:

    • He worked with all sincerity.

    • He acted with all kindness.

• To read between the lines (Phrase)
English Meaning: কোনো কিছুতে সরাসরি না বললেও ভেতরে লুকানো বা ইঙ্গিতপূর্ণ অর্থ খুঁজে বের করা।
Bangla Meaning: ভালো করে পড়ে গোপন বা অপ্রকাশিত অর্থ বোঝা।

Example Sentence: Try to read between the lines, or you may miss something important.
বাংলা অনুবাদ: লুকানো অর্থ বোঝার চেষ্টা করো, নাহলে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ কিছু মিস হতে পারে।

মূল ভাব: কোনো লেখা বা কথায় সরাসরি যেটা বলা হয়নি, সেটাও বুঝে নেওয়ার চেষ্টা করাই হলো “to read between the lines”।

Source: Live MCQ Lecture