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Expanded Nouns Phrases: Examples

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Expanded Noun Phrases

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Queen

  • An evil, wicked queen with a hideous laugh.
    • This is an expanded noun phrase.
    • There are adjectives to describe before the noun.
    • There are also adjectives after 'with' to extend the description.
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Dog

  • A dangerous, menacing dog with huge sharp teeth.
    • This is an expanded noun phrase.
    • There are adjectives to describe before the noun.
    • There are also adjectives after 'with' to extend the description.
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Boy

  • A poor, hungry boy with sad, puppy dog eyes.
    • This is an expanded noun phrase.
    • There are adjectives to describe before the noun.
    • There are also adjectives after 'with' to extend the description.
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Knight

  • A brave, courageous knight with shining armour.
    • 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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