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What are some examples of adjective phrases?

Here are some examples of adjective phrases, categorized by their structure:

Simple Adjective Phrases (Just an adjective):

* beautiful

* happy

* red

* excited

* delicious

Adjective Phrases with Modifiers:

* very beautiful

* incredibly happy

* bright red

* extremely excited

* absolutely delicious

Adjective Phrases with Prepositional Phrases:

* full of joy

* proud of her accomplishments

* covered in paint

* eager for the weekend

* tired from the long hike

Adjective Phrases with Participle Phrases:

* running down the street

* painted a vibrant blue

* laughing at the joke

* made with fresh ingredients

* sitting on the bench

Adjective Phrases with Infinitive Phrases:

* eager to learn

* ready to go

* determined to succeed

* difficult to understand

* impossible to resist

Adjective Phrases with Relative Clauses:

* the book that I borrowed from the library

* the girl who won the competition

* the house where I grew up

* the dress that she wore to the party

* the car which I bought last year

Examples in Sentences:

* The extremely talented artist painted a masterpiece.

* The brightly colored flowers filled the garden with beauty.

* She was eager to go home after a long day at work.

* The deliciously sweet cake was a hit at the party.

* They found a beautiful old house in the countryside.

Remember: An adjective phrase modifies a noun or pronoun and acts as an adjective. It usually starts with an adjective and includes other words to provide more specific or detailed information.

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