Using Noun Phrases
A noun phrase is a group of words that functions as a single noun. Noun phrases consist of a noun and one or more modifying words.
| Noun | Noun Phrase |
| car | a purple sports car |
| boy | the boy completing a paper route |
| job | his first job |
Gerund phrases and some infinitive phrases also function as nouns.
Gerund: flinging newspapers
Infinitive: to throw accurately