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phrases in a sentence

 
 
Reply Fri 25 Sep, 2015 07:58 am
Which phrases does this sentence consist of:

Why are animals endangered?

adverbial phrase, nominal phrases or verb phrase?
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dalehileman
 
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Reply Fri 25 Sep, 2015 10:23 am
@Stilababe,
Babe, sometimes I wish I understood stuff like that
Stil after 60 years in the field of journ I never felt I needed it
Doubtless one of our Lab Techs will respond with a more intelligent posting
Til then, best of luck

Forgive the puns
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PUNKEY
 
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Reply Fri 25 Sep, 2015 12:10 pm
This is a simple interrogative sentence. There are no "phrases."

Learn to diagram sentences. It helps to figure out the function of each word.

dalehileman
 
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Reply Fri 25 Sep, 2015 01:16 pm
@PUNKEY,
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......There are no "phrases."
That was my reaction but thanks, we need input from them who know

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Learn to diagram sentences.....
Not so sure I'd agree, very difficult and time-consuming. I wonder if it might be better to just read, read
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