Construction

In grammar, a construction refers to a particular way of combining words or phrases to create a sentence or phrase that conveys a specific meaning. Here are some common types of constructions in English grammar:

 

1. 1. Noun phrase construction: A noun phrase construction consists of a noun and any accompanying words that modify or describe it, such as adjectives, articles, or prepositional phrases.

    

   2. For example, “the big red ball” is a noun phrase construction.

 

1. 1. Verb phrase construction: A verb phrase construction consists of a verb and any accompanying words that modify or describe it, such as adverbs or prepositional phrases.

    

   2. For example, “he runs quickly” is a verb phrase construction.

 

1. 1. Adjective phrase construction: An adjective phrase construction consists of an adjective and any accompanying words that modify or describe it, such as adverbs or other adjectives.

    

   2. For example, “very tall” is an adjective phrase construction.

 

1. 1. Adverb phrase construction: An adverb phrase construction consists of an adverb and any accompanying words that modify or describe it, such as other adverbs or prepositional phrases.

    

   2. For example, “quite slowly” is an adverb phrase construction.

 

1. 1. Prepositional phrase construction: A prepositional phrase construction consists of a preposition, its object (which is usually a noun or pronoun), and any accompanying words that modify or describe the object.

    

   2. For example, “in the car” is a prepositional phrase construction.

 

1. 1. Infinitive construction: An infinitive construction consists of the word “to” followed by a verb in its base form (the form of the verb without any inflection or tense).

    

   2. For example, “to run” is an infinitive construction.

 

1. 1. Gerund construction: A gerund construction consists of a verb in its -ing form (the present participle) used as a noun.

    

   2. For example, “running” can be used as a gerund construction in the sentence “Running is good exercise.”

 

1. 1. Participle construction: A participle construction consists of a verb form that can be used as an adjective, such as the past participle or the present participle.

    

   2. For example, “the broken window” is a participle construction.

 

Understanding these constructions can help in building clear and coherent sentences that express your intended meaning.