Question

Identify the phrase (s) in the given sentence-
Until next time, do take care of your health and contact me in case of any emergencies.

a) Do take care of your health
b) In case of any emergencies
c) Until next time
d) Do take care of your health and contact me in case of any emergencies

Answer 1

Hint: A phrase refers to a group of words or an expression that form a single idea but do not construct a complete sentence.

Complete answer:

As given in the hint, most phrases lack a finite verb and its subject or they lack clause elements such as the verb, subject, object, adjective, adverb, preposition or a noun.
We know that a prepositional phrase refers to a group of words that either lack a verb or a subject but contain a preposition.
Now, let’s examine the given options-
Do take care of your health- The given phrase is not a prepositional phrase. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
In case of any emergencies- ‘In case’ is a preposition that functions with the object ‘emergencies’. Hence, it is the correct option.
Until next time- ‘Until’ is a preposition that functions with the object ‘time’. Hence, it is the correct option.
Do take care of your health and contact me in case of any emergencies- The given sentence is a clause as it indicates a complete meaning. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
The correct answers are Option ‘b’ and ‘c’.

Note: Phrases do not contain a subject or a verb, whereas clauses contain a subject and a verb.