Phrases ‘An Adjective Phrase is a prepositional phrase that modifies a noun or a pronoun, ‘Usually, it follows the word itis modifying. Mrs. Diamond is a teacher of math, The prepositional phrase “of math” modifies the noun “teacher."I Someti nes, the word am adjective phrase modifies isthe object of another prepositional phrase Mr. Mellon gave us notes about the experiment for science class. Ihe prepositional phrase “for science class” modifies “experiment,” which is the object of the preposition “about."| ‘An Adverb Phrase is a prepositional phrase that modifies a verb, and adjective, or an adverb. An adverb phrase can come before or after the word it modifies. ‘The snow fell throughout the day. [The prepositional phrase “throughout the day” modifies the verb “fell,” so itis an adverb phrase.| ‘On August 30, 2012, Mr. Frawley began teaching at Charles Boehm. The prepositional phrase “On August 30, 2012" modifies the verb “began,” so itis an adverb phrase.|Gears eae OT a The Adjective Phrase [14e] 1 repostona phrase that modes» noun ra pronouns aed an adjective phrase. ‘An adjective phrase tls what kind or which one. XANPLES. My fvoite writer for young readers Bevery Cleary (The adjective phrase modifies the noun wrt tling ht nd) Ihave ead most of Bevery Cleary books [The adjective phrase modifies the pronour most ling which one] 5 “Anadjctive plunse usually follows the wor it modifies Tat woud may be the object of another prepositional phrase, EXAMPLE. Jane ead a book about the fall of Rome. [The adjective phrase of Rome modifies Jal which the objec ofthe preposition abot. The adjective place ou Be fll ‘modifies ook} ‘ More than one adjective phiase may mci the same Word. : [EXANPLE.Thebowl of fut salad inthe refrigerators forthe party [The adjective phrases of frit salad an inthe refigeatr modify the noun tou) ExeRast In each ofthe folowing sentences, underine the adjective pate oF phrases. Then ice the ‘word that each adjective phase modifies: Example 1. ThoGiTDbeyond tho Gouna tothe ests no longerinhabited. 1. My favorite? pf Sience Bition is Ray Bradbury. 1 22 Thepie needs four GBDof ut ; aal Mi Lavy’ cass won is prize. 4. TheloudGasTpof the cymbal was deafening: 5 the assignment confused Gilbert. coin 6 Meghiepf wate onthetabesmine > Bojh phroses mod y ‘a\ac. 7. Tia pl eiion the water was abn sgh Seb heal roportans has ef he ym eo: 4, Susi mowed the @i@)uound the Guage the re, 49, Towson the Ge Main and Elm hasbeen abandoned 90 E.avanrs oF LaNcuact | Second CourseP ae cop Ok st nt i I ee The Adverb Phrase [14d] kpaostine hse ies veraan acne oranace ald nerd ree ‘An adver pigs tells hoes, here, or tow extent Gow lang, how many, ow mich, or how fer) TExampies We completed the scence project before the deadline. [The adverb phrase modifies the ver complet teling wer] ‘is were happy with the results. (The adverb phrase modifies the adjective happy, taling how] Ve hed worked dfigently fora week. [the adverb phrase nodifics the adverb dii- gently, telling to what extent.) “Am adverb please may come before or after the word it modifies. In enh of the fllowing examples, the adverb phrase modifies the verb lead. “EXAMPLES From our research we eared many facts about the soar system. \We leaned from our research many facts about te solar system. ‘More than one adverb phrase may modify the same word. ‘peuurte. On Friday we presented our work to our teacher. [Both adverb phrases modify the verb presented} EExendise’Inesch of the following sentences underline the adverb phrase or phrases, Thence the word or words that each adverb phrase modifies. Example 1. During the summer, Cartie@endto Italy and Spain. 1. Tomas peres the ste. 2. Through! next month theband i peor) the a 2. Before Sunday, please(Gestyour room. 4. Me MowaCfas ven Mazon Ss or ety eas 5. Jason Gas plese ih Ns rade 6. Forseverl hau a cool wingle iom tees. 7. Mrs. Gren((eache@pistory through books, magaZines, and videos. a. Te boyppyie tt the col soing water 9 Pesegampielyour profit by Fey. 40, Aut elsif he sca thoughout spring break cane Henne and Mechanics Langue Sil Practice aAdjective and Adverb Phrases A ; [14e] A prepositional chase that modifies a noun ora pronoun is called an adjete phrase, ‘An adjective phrasetells what kind or whith one. i [EXAMPLE What doyouthinkinfluences the changes in hairstyles? (The adjective phrase: i ‘modifies the noun changes, telling what Kind] |4e]} & prepositional pase that modifis a verb an adjective oran adverbs called an adverb phrase, 1 ‘An adverb phrase ells how, chen, where why, orto what extent EXAMPLE. Why do you think some hairstyles remain popular fr onlya shore time? (The adverb ‘phrase’ modifies the adjective popular, telling to what extent Exercise A neachef the folowing sentences ce the word or words that the undeined prepositional phrase modifies, Then. Identify the phrase by wting above it AD/fradictiv phrase or ‘ADV for adverb phase trample 1. Tinian igh water fom he caingenvoyingy Cpe te bucket 1 Soya eye Avy 2 Ta ma ae pe z tt ese The Se eigen alia 5, Hct wc normative vid ot ha a iat Wa War ExERCSEB In each f the folowing sentences underline each prepestional phrase. Thendentty the pase by wring above ADs for adectv phrase or ADV or adv pase: Example 1. The sore on ti comer was damaged during & severe hastorm: + mesg Day, Henry visited hepato Fa 7. wath soM sll the doctor removed several iy shards of ass © ante Sieh io matiek Ay 9, Darn tration of Mon ith it ey bina ce 10. Hugo im Ne res tet et an 11, Thecastot de wet een pode 12 The sateboard was too expensive for LL ADV. 13. baked igs tn nts xe vray Rector ted geile yyy I Mayan ae ethan Poe 92 Exens oF Lascuacs | Second Coursevee : = ‘Adjective and Adverb Frases 5 Fae] A peepostinalphaze that mods a noun or pronoun called an adetve phrase. ‘An adjective plerase tells what kind or which ome, | avout Agjcessan sect ithe engine (The adjective phrase modifies the noun 1 sien telling wha nd | [14a] A repstonal pase tat modes aver an adjecve.cran aves cae an adverb i phrase. ‘An der phrase el hon, where, wy, of a extent. ‘EXAMPLE “The chef seasoned the casserole with garlic, pepper, and thyme. (The adverb phrase & rosin the ver ccna, ling hot] \ Exeneée A Ineach of the following sentences circle the word or words thatthe underined repeaionl phase modifies. Ther Identify the undefined phrase by wring above AD/ for adectve Dhrase or ADV For adverb phase. peample 1. le was @iapppvi the prediable movie plot 4. Temp bey Ra bongs wo Mis Wien : j 2, The Goan the Sunn ul is ving ot fee ck. | ina in he sins atic vin 3 Cas plays piano elo Begin, 1. Thenest oir i Udon occured aright. [ExencisB.Undertine each prepostona phrase Inthe following sentences. Tensidentty eth pase Dy wring above ADI for adjective phrase of AD for adverb prose. ; coe. wn yo Pip ured te paper plane int Bey ere ARN: , Aw The plentits watched with station asthe prob Hew in space, “ABV. ADS Aby 1. Ox 21 ing ayo tity oot theo cts | _ The tower bing the Rng wos constricted vera et 9, ADM prope wit dias sometime ive shopper res 10 Pepe ee a ah 1 nfl in wnt a show abst a capi 12 ASpanish gallon from te sienth century was ds oitthe coast. eh pea ae net cae wee ccxpyed th cop af the ans 14. Mr. & yess good ashe — ts ache hay ee wana ed cover whe Come Honor. an Mechanics: Language Sls Practice 93