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Such Phrases as those in (3), are sometimes, however, called, for shortness, Noun-Sentences, because they include Sentences. But it must be
always borne in mind that they are not really
Sentences, though they become Sentences if the
Conjunction is removed.
24.0 Phrases and Clauses.
A Phrase or Clause may express:
1. A Noun.
2. An Adjective.
3. An Adverb.
1. Noun Phrases 1 are exemplified by the
italicized words in the following Sentences:1. To be anxious is useless. 2. That he is in error is
certain. 3. Wthy you act thus I cannot understand. 4. I like a rascal to be punished. 5. What
is done cannot be undone. 6. Whether he meant
what he said, it is hard to determine. 7. Walking to school is being injuriously superseded by
trains and omnibuses.
EXERCISE.
The pupil should construct other sentences on
the model of each sentence above, having NounPhrases 1 for Subjects and for Objects. For example, beginning with (1), the pupil should make Noun
1 For brevity, the word " Phrase " is used to include " Clause."