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Phrases and clauses can also act as adjectives and adverbs.
Modifiers
Adjectives
(each adjective phrase or clause is boldfaced)
Adverbs
(each adverb phrase or clause is boldfaced)
dog with black spots listener of that program boat that is downstream car that speeds ahead chapters that are very brief line at the top
barked all night long
listens to that radio program drifting when the tide rises drives with headlights on
easy because they are very brief heading toward the top
Using precise, vivid modifiers can make your writing more interesting.
Dull: The happy winner was very surprised.
Better: The delighted winner of the contest was immensely surprised.
Dull: After being in the bad weather, the hot fire was a real treat.
Better: After being outside in the freezing, windy weather, the blazing fire was a welcome treat.
Check Your Understanding
Revise the following sentences to replace dull adjectives and adverbs with precise, vivid ones. 1. That radio station plays good music.
2. The science test was hard. 3. I’m really tired today.
4. Bongo is a very nice dog. 5. Travis spoke well.
Grammar Activities • Unit 4 3
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