2.9.1

Expanded Nouns

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Expanded Noun Phrases

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Explanation

  • An expanded noun phrase contains lots of detail about a noun.
  • How can we form expanded noun phrases?
    • We use adjectives to describe the noun.
    • Then, we can add a 'with' clause after the noun.
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First steps

  • 1) Start with a noun.
    • horse
  • 2) Add adjectives before the noun.
    • A brown, strong horse.
  • 3) Add extra information using 'with'.
    • A brown, strong horse with a beautiful mane.
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Final step

  • A brown, strong horse with a beautiful mane.
    • This is an expanded noun phrase.
    • There are adjectives to describe before the noun.
    • There is also an adjective after 'with' to extend the description.

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1Reading

1.1Reading

1.2Prefixes

1.3Suffixes

1.4Spelling Rules

1.5Reading Comprehension

1.6Reading Comprehension: SAT Practise

1.7Word Meaning

1.8Fact vs. Opinion

1.9Justifying Views

1.10Figurative Language

1.11Text Structure

2Writing

2.1Sounds in Words

2.2Homophones

2.3Using a Dictionary

2.4Writing Composition

2.5The Subjunctive Mood

2.6Modal Verbs

2.7Active & Passive Voice

2.8Relative Clauses

2.9Expanded Nouns

2.10Punctuation

2.11SAT Spelling Practise

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