Learning a new language demands consistent practice.

The underlined part is-

A

Verbal phrase

B

Gerund phrase

C

Participle phrase

D

None of these

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Gerund Phrase – Example and Explanation

  • Example Sentence:
    Learning a new language demands consistent practice.

    • Underlined part: Learning a new language

    • Function: Gerund Phrase (Noun Phrase)

    • Explanation:

      • Begins with a gerund (Learning = verb + -ing acting as a noun)

      • Functions as the subject of the sentence

      • Hence, it is both a Noun Phrase and a Gerund Phrase


Noun Phrase:

  • A noun phrase is a group of words that functions as a noun or pronoun in a sentence.

  • It can be modified by adjectives.

Three Types of Noun Phrases:

  1. Appositive Phrase:

    • Renames another noun in the sentence, often set off by commas

    • Example: Mr. Rahman, my favorite English teacher, is doing this assignment for me.

  2. Gerund Phrase:

    • Starts with a gerund (verb + -ing) and acts as a noun

    • Example: Traveling to new places broadens your perspective.

  3. Infinitive Phrase:

    • Begins with an infinitive (to + verb) and includes modifiers

    • Example: His dream is to travel the world.


Source: Cliff's TOEFL

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