Examples of adjective phrases

Adjective phrases are those that inform us about the qualities or characteristics of the subject. We could say that they have a similar function to that of qualifying adjectives: provide data or qualify a noun. The main cause is that the most important component of these phrases is a qualifying adjective, which is combined with other elements.

In this lesson from a TEACHER, we are going to give you some examples of adjective phrases so that you know how to recognize them at first glance, when you encounter them in your syntactic analysis.

Adjective phrases are formed in two ways different:

• Adverb + qualifying adjective: very tired, super bored, newlyweds, etc.
• qualifying adjective + complement: closed for remodeling, blue inside, always shy, etc.

Remember that these phrases are not sentences, since they don't have a verb and they should not be confused with subordinate propositions, which are introduced with the link THAT.

We are going to show you the types of adjective phrases that exist and we will give you some examples of each of them.

Adjective phrases formed by adverb + qualifying adjective

These adjective phrases are formed with the combination of an adverb and a qualifying adjective. Remember that qualifying adjectives have the function of qualifying the noun and adverbs can modify various types of words, such as the verb, the adjective or another adverb.

In this type of phrases, the adverb fulfills the function of modify the qualifying adjective that accompanies, providing extra information. The purpose is to emphasize the adjective.

For example:

• My dog ​​ate very little feed.

The adverb of quantity VERY modifies the qualifying adjective LITTLE, adding a more intense meaning to the reduced amount of feed.

Adjective phrases formed by qualifying adjective + complement

These types of adjective phrases are made up of a qualifying adjective and a complement introduced by a preposition. That is, this type of complement is made up of a preposition and a segment of information. Their main characteristic is that they depend directly on the verb, the noun or in this case the adjective. That is, if we eliminate the adjective from the phrase, the complement stops making sense.

For example:

• Your daughter, tired of waiting, went to the game alone.

In this adjective phrase, the prepositional complement OF WAITING depends on the adjective TIRED. Adds specific information to the adjective.

So that you can understand this lesson well, we are going to give you some examples of sentences containing adjective phrases. We have separated them by categories and have indicated the phrase in bold, so that it is easier for you to identify it.

Examples of adjective phrases: adverb + qualifying adjective

We leave you with some examples of adjective phrases that are formed by an adverb and a qualifying adjective:

• Practicing an extreme sport offers emotions very diverse.
• His speech so elaborate everyone liked him.
• The serial killer is a man ruthlessly evil.
• The arsenal is well provided of firearms.
• The individuals braver have marked the history of humanity.
• Not willing to give in, The governor canceled the negotiation.
• The students recent graduates They seek to achieve experience.
• Nobody believed the circumstances unlikely of his death.
• It seemed to everyone quite ridiculous costumes.
• Animals less aggressive They are usually used as pets.
• The ruins barely discovered They are thousands of years old.
• They were circumstances Very varied those that caused the incident.
• Those businesses are possibly fraudulent.
• The students are not nothing participatory.
• Armando, all smilesHe is a kind man.
• The doubts, always resolved, there were few.
• Somewhat confused, the woman asked a question.
• Cars very equipped they cost a lot of money.
• Children, clearly attentive, they listened to the storyteller.
• The chair, poorly assembled, shattered.
• The recognitions better received They are those that are earned with effort.
• My brother, maybe annoying, He didn't talk to me.
• The label badly placed it came off.
• Books were sold at the fair more interesting.
• The seats better located They are in front of the stage.
• The charitable function most crowded It was yesterday.
• I chose the mattress more resistant.
• Chlorine can be highly dangerous if not handled carefully.
• My brother, also naughty, helped me plan the prank.
• The jobs poorly paid they abound.
• The massages are very relaxing.
• The house is well structured.
• They showed a program about very violent conflicts.
• The bar just opened offered several offers.
• The text aforementioned It was written by a Russian author.
• That's a discovery never revealed.
• Sergio, crazy in Love, bought a bouquet.
• The airline owns airplanes quite fast.
• These animals, never studied, They live in the desert.
• Your value is really undoubted.

Examples of adjective phrases: qualifying adjective + complement

We leave you with some examples of adjective phrases that are formed by a qualifying adjective and a complement, introduced by a preposition:

• I think I'll leave this wall painted red.
• The students, dissatisfied with the announcement, they went to gym class.
• The teacher, satisfied with the class she gave, She went to have coffee.
• My grandmother, tired from the walk, He went to take a nap.
• You didn't recognize me with my hair dyed red.
• We are all left overwhelmed by the news.
• During the quarantine the house is dust covered.
• The place was full of people.
• My sister arrived two hours late, happy of life.
• You were a little dazed For the news.
• My grandfather, doped by the medicine they gave him, He said incoherencies.
• my eyes were already tired of crying so much.
• The teacher is tired of repeating everything twice.
• The news, framed in this context of violence, had a lot of impact.
• We will have the party in a room decorated with balloons.
• Car loaded with suitcases It was moving slower than normal.
• You must complete all pages marked with a cross.
• The whole house was decorated for his birthday.
• We came to make up the exams lost by mistake.
• I moved to a neighborhood away from noise.
• my son is exhausted from the walk.
• we meet numb from so much wine.
• The boys stayed scared by the movie.
• Am sincere by nature.
• They were all left surprised by the news.

We hope this lesson has helped you better understand the adjective phrases and how they are formed. If you want to continue learning more about this topic, do not hesitate to consult our grammar and linguistics section.