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What is a modifier that describes nouns?

A modifier that describes nouns is called an adjective.

Here's a breakdown:

* Noun: A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

* Modifier: A word or phrase that changes the meaning of another word.

* Adjective: A word that describes a noun or pronoun, telling us something about its qualities or characteristics.

Examples:

* The *red* car: "Red" is an adjective describing the car.

* A *delicious* meal: "Delicious" is an adjective describing the meal.

* The *tall* building: "Tall" is an adjective describing the building.

Other types of modifiers that can describe nouns:

* Adverb: An adverb can modify an adjective, which then modifies a noun. For example, "The very *tall* building" (very modifies tall, which modifies building).

* Prepositional Phrase: A prepositional phrase can function as an adjective, providing more detail about a noun. For example, "The building on the corner" (on the corner describes which building).

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