Noun Phrase Definition: A noun phrase consists of a noun and any other words that modify it.
a brand new coffee mug
the sparkly blue dress
an energetic, playful kitten
Verb Phrase Definition: A verb phrase consists of a main verb and any helping verbs attached to it.
was reading
had been practicing
could have studied
Prepositional Phrase Definition: A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, the object of the preposition, and any other words between them.
on the sandy beach
inside the mailbox
behind a velvet curtain