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Are adjectives used only in noun phrases?

No, adjectives are not used only in noun phrases. While adjectives commonly modify nouns and form part of noun phrases, they can also modify other parts of speech, such as:

* Pronouns: "The happy one" (modifies the pronoun "one")

* Adverbs: "Very quickly" (modifies the adverb "quickly")

* Other adjectives: "Incredibly beautiful" (modifies the adjective "beautiful")

* Clauses: "The house, expensive though it was, was still worth buying" (modifies the entire clause)

* Sentences: "He was tired." (modifies the entire sentence)

It's important to note that in some cases, adjectives may appear to modify a verb, but they actually modify a noun or pronoun implied in the sentence. For example, in the sentence "He ran fast," the adjective "fast" actually modifies the implied noun "speed" ("He ran at a fast speed").

Therefore, while adjectives are most commonly found in noun phrases, they can also modify other parts of speech and even sentences as a whole.

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