Modifiers
Modifiers
Definition: According to Grammarly, modifiers describe certain parts of a sentence in more detail. They can be adjectives, adverbs, adjectival phrases, adverbial phrases, adjectival clauses, adverbial clauses, and limiting modifiers.
Examples:
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Adjectives: “The presumptuous child gnawed on a popsicle.”
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Adverbs: “She slowly crossed the street.”
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Adjectival phrases: “Girls without purses look unadorned.”
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Adverbial clauses: “He sauntered to the post office.”
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Adjectival clauses: “The businessman who always ate steak with a spoon started a restaurant.”
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Adverbial clauses: “Mother told me to come home after school ended.”
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Limiting modifiers: “She wrote only ballads.”
Adjectives
Definition: Adjectives modify nouns.
Example: “The silly dog barked at me.”
Adverbs
Definition: Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
Examples:
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Modifying verbs: “She told Dad yesterday.”
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Modifying adjectives: “The horrifically long film ended.”
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Modifying other adverbs: “The giraffe ate extremely slowly.”