NOUN PHRASE (POST MODIFIERS)

What is a postmodifier?

• A word or phrase that comes before the noun
• A word or phrase that comes after the noun
• A type of pronoun
• A verb that modifies a noun

Identify the postmodifier in this sentence: The girl in the blue dress is my cousin.

• The girl
• in the blue dress
• my cousin
• is

Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase as a postmodifier?

• The book on the table is mine.
• The book that I read is interesting.
• The book to read is on the shelf.
• The book borrowed from the library is old.

What type of postmodifier is used in this sentence? The car that I bought last year is very fast.

• Prepositional phrase
• Relative clause
• Infinitive phrase
• Appositive phrase

Which sentence contains an infinitive phrase as a postmodifier?

• I need a place to relax.
• The painting on the wall is beautiful.
• The woman who lives next door is my friend.
• My father, a great chef, loves cooking.

Identify the participial phrase in this sentence: The students studying in the library are very focused.

• The students
• studying in the library
• are very focused
• The

Which sentence contains an appositive phrase?

• My best friend, a talented dancer, won the competition.
• I saw a cat on the roof.
• The book that I borrowed was exciting.
• The house to buy is expensive.

Which sentence contains a relative clause?

• The boy who won the race is my brother.
• I found a wallet on the floor.
• I bought a jacket to wear in winter.
• My brother, a doctor, is very kind.

Which type of postmodifier is used in this sentence? The house built in the 800s is still standing.

• Prepositional phrase
• Relative clause
• Infinitive phrase
• Participial phrase

Identify the postmodifier in this sentence: The dog barking loudly is mine.

• The dog
• barking loudly
• is
• mine