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What is an expanded noun phrase?
Which of the following is an example of an expanded noun phrase?
What is the purpose of an expanded noun phrase?
Which part of speech is often used in an expanded noun phrase?
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How can an expanded noun phrase enhance writing?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an expanded noun phrase?
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Which of the following is an example of a good expanded noun phrase?
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What makes an expanded noun phrase redundant?
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In the sentence 'The old, wooden door creaked loudly,' what is the expanded noun phrase?
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Which of the following sentences contains an unnecessary expanded noun phrase?
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What should be considered when identifying an expanded noun phrase in a sentence?
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In the example 'She ate a bowl of delicious, ice-cold, strawberry ice cream with some succulent, red cherries,' which part of the sentence is an expanded noun phrase?
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Which of the following is an example of a poorly constructed expanded noun phrase?
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In the sentence 'The unhappy boy kicked his old, worn out soccer ball,' which part of the sentence is an expanded noun phrase?
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Which of the following is an example of a well-constructed expanded noun phrase?
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What is the purpose of using expanded noun phrases in writing?
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Study Notes
Expanded noun phrases are a type of noun phrase that provide more descriptive information about a noun than a basic noun phrase does. They often include additional words, such as adjectives, adverbs, or prepositional phrases, to provide more context and detail about the noun.
An example of an expanded noun phrase with a preposition would be: "She ate a bowl of delicious, ice-cold, strawberry ice-cream with some succulent, red strawberries sprinkled on top." In this example, the expanded noun phrase "a bowl of delicious, ice-cold, strawberry ice-cream" describes the noun "ice-cream" in greater detail, providing information about its taste and temperature.
Another example of an expanded noun phrase could be "The dog ran quickly through the park." In this sentence, the noun phrase "the dog" is expanded with the adverb "quickly" to provide more information about the dog's actions.
Expanded noun phrases can be used to provide more detail about a noun in a sentence, making the sentence more descriptive and informative. They can also help to create a more vivid image in the reader's mind, making the writing more engaging and interesting.
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Test your knowledge on expanded noun phrases, which provide more descriptive information about a noun than a basic noun phrase does. Learn how to use additional words like adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases to enhance the context and detail of a noun.
