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Expanded Nouns Phrases: Examples

English: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.9.2

Expanded Noun Phrases

Queen

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.
Dog

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.
Boy

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.
Knight

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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  • What is this an example of?

    A beaming, happy child with a memorable laugh

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