Adjective Phrase Examples

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Adjective Phrase - Glossary of Terms


Adjective Phrases

An adjective phrase usually starts with a preposition (e.g., of, in, on) or a participle (e.g., taken, leaving) and follows the noun it is modifying.

Example:

This is the end of a very long road.
                           
                              adjective phrase

Example:

Did you see the man leaving the shop?
                                  
                                    adjective phrase

Interactive example:

 
The mother of the boys was just as bad. [show me the adjective phrase]
 
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