Types of Phrases and Clauses in English Grammar

Appositive phrase

adds more detail to a noun

Adjective clause

describing or modifying a noun

Noun clause

functions as a noun in a sentence

Participle phrase

first word ends in -ing or -ed

Infinitive phrase

starts with "to" and the verb

Prepositional phrase

begins with a preposition(indicates direction, time, or place)

Adverb clause

answers questions like when, where, why, how, to what extent