framework: subj + has/have/contains + object
Adjective Phrase is a phrase that acts as an adjective by describing the noun.
To describe a noun
She has [extremely evil] eyes.
Adj phrase = extremely evil
adj = evil
Noun = eyes
She has [very expensive] shoes.
She has extremely expensive shoes.
Adjective phrase = very expensive
adj = expensive
Noun = shoes
Using linking verb
Am/is/are/look/become/smell/taste/feel/sound
Ricky smells [nice to all the bears].
Adjective phrase = nice to all the bears.
Adj = nice
Noun = Ricky.
I am [sad about my tests].
Adj phrase = sad about my tests
Adj = sad
Noun = I
Sarah is [too nice to the boys].
Adjective phrase = too nice to the boys
Adjective = nice
Noun = Sarah
Adjective phrase = better than you Head adjective = better Noun = someone
Heart Pose looks very healthy.
Adjective = healthy
Adj phrase = very healthy
Noun = Heart Pose
Fragrant Language sounds particularly nice!
Adj = nice
Adj phrase = particularly nice
Noun = fl
Comparative Adjectives
We experienced the decade’s [stronger] storms.
superlative adjective
They saw only the [brightest] stars.
Adjective Phrases that contains adverbs
It was a move.
It was a sensational move.
It was a [spectacularly] sensational move.
His hair surprised his parents.
His hair, [shockingly pink], surprised his parents.
Adjective Phrases can incorporate prepositions
ref – https://www.examples.com/english/adjective/adjective-prepositional-phrase.html
Begins with a preposition and functions as an adjective.
My uncle dated the girl with the tattoos.
(The phrase “with the tattoos” is a multi-word adjective describing “The girl,”
but it’s not headed by an adjective.
Headed by the preposition “with,” this is a prepositional phrase. It is best classified as an “adjectival prepositional phrase” as opposed to an “adjective phrase.”)
My grandmother makes the best food.
My grandmother [from Hangzhou] makes the best food.
My dog ate everything.
My dog, [like a pig], ate everything.
That man asked to see you.
That man [in the hat] asked to see you. (adjective phrase in the hat modifies man)
You can admit anyone.
You can admit anyone [with a ticket]. (with a ticket modifies anyone)
The schedule is posted on the board.
The schedule [for next week] is posted on the board. (for next week modifies schedule)
He is angry.
He is angry [about his pay decrease]. (about his pay decrease modifies he)
The design is similar to my bathroom wallpaper.
The design [on your shirt] is similar to my bathroom wallpaper. (on your shirt modifies design)
Taylor wants to stop at the restaurant.
Taylor wants to stop at the restaurant [by the mall]. (by the mall modifies restaurant)