Noun Phrases

An expanded noun phrase is a way in which we can give far more detail about an object.

Noun - Ship

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Noun phrase - the ship

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Expanded noun phrase (add adjectives to modify the phrase​) - the large ship.

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Example​

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​Expand it further. (use a prepositional phrase to give extra details).

​- the large ship with a lot of containers on board.

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Noun - Kitten

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Noun phrase - a kitten

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Expanded noun phrase (add adjectives to modify the phrase​) - a small kitten.

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Example 2​

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​Expand it further. (use a prepositional phrase to give extra details).

​- a small kitten with fluffy fur.

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​Image © K Buxton Dean

Noun - river

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Noun phrase - a river

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Expanded noun phrase (add adjectives to modify the phrase​) - a fast river.

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Example 2​

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​Expand it further. (use a prepositional phrase to give extra details).

​- a fast river tumbling down a hill.

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Noun - a thing

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Noun phrase - a thing and a determiner.

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Expanded noun phrase (add adjectives to modify the phrase​)

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Remember​

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​Expand it further. (use a prepositional phrase to give extra details).

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​Image © K Buxton Dean