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Infinitive Phrase

Infinitive phrase begins with a verb infinitive and include any modifiers. Infinitive phrase functions as noun,
adjective, or adverb.
For example:

v to run out of petrol v to visit the temple
Appositive Phrase

An appositive phrase is essentially a noun phrase, but re-names another noun in the sentence.
For example:
v The flower, a red rose, was beautiful.
v The curtains, were made of a soft and delicate fabric, satin.

Participle Phrase
A participle phrase includes the participle and its modifiers.
For example:

v Giggling and playing in the park. v Fatigued and dehydrated in the desert.

Prepositional Phrase
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that includes a preposition and a noun. A prepositional phrase
functions as either as an adjective or an adverb.
For example:
v before mall v under the stairs

Absolute Phrase
An absolute phrase includes a noun and a participle and any modifiers.

For example:
v the flag flying at half-mast v her hair streaked with sunlight

Paragraph Writing
A paragraph is a collection of sentences arranged in such an order that they relate to a central topic. There is
no specific formula to determine how many sentences comprise a paragraph. It depends on the depth and
complexity of the topic. Every sentence in the paragraph should relate to the main idea. Most paragraphs have
a three-part structure.
v Introduction is the first section of a paragraph. It should include the topic sentence and any other sentences
at the beginning of the paragraph that gives background information or provide a transition.
v The Body of the paragraph follows the introduction; discusses the controlling idea using facts, arguments,
analysis, examples, and other information.
v Conclusion summarises the paragraph’s central idea.

Yoga
The term yoga means union. It comes from a Sanskrit word. Yoga unites our body and mind. It builds
strength and flexibility in our body when we follow its system of doing exercises. It includes physical and
breathing exercises. The physical exercises are called asanas while breathing exercises are called pranayama.
Thus, yoga is a combination of asanas and pranayama. Asanas make our body flexible while pranayama helps
calm and refresh our body and mind. A person who practises yoga is known as a Yogi.

Example of a paragraph
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