Does an adjective phrase modify a noun or a pronoun; an adjective; a verb or an adverb; or a verb, an adverb, or an adjective?
1 Answer
May 10, 2017
An adjective phrase modifies a noun or a pronoun.
The other choices would require an adverb or adverb phrase.
Explanation:
Diminutive in stature and soft of voice, Michelle was able to command the attention of the entire room with her enchanting and humorous wit.
In this sentence the adjective phrase: Diminutive in stature and soft of voice, modifies or describes the proper noun Michelle.
In this sentence, "Michelle" could also be replaced with the pronoun "she".