Modifiers in Phrases
The term modifier is a function label that is used for words or phrases that modify the Head of a phrase. A modifier gives more information about the Head. it makes its meaning more specific.
All phrase types can contain modifiers. Here are some examples:
1. Noun phrase modifiers:
- big issues
- small painting
- very nice passages
2. Verb phrase modifiers
- have always been
- can actually cheat
- probably manage
Note Modifiers inside verb phrases are called Adverbials, though these can also modify clauses.
3. Adjective phrase modifiers
- quite sweet
- not too large
- just so predictable
4. Prepositional phrase modifiers
- really in favour
- right up my street
- straight down the drain
5. Adverb phrase modifiers
- very quickly
- more consistently
- never really
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