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Summary
Expanded noun phrases give more detail or information about a noun. An expanded noun phrase is usually made by adding one or more adjectives to describe a noun. In this summary, you'll learn how to spot expanded noun phrases and use them in your own writing.
An adjective is a word used to describe a noun. Adding adjectives to describe a noun and create an expanded noun phrase makes your writing more interesting and varied. Remember to separate multiple adjectives in a list using commas. In these examples the expanded noun phrase is in bold and the adjectives are underlined.
A preposition describes where a noun is in relation to something else. Expanded noun phrases can also add more detail using prepositions to describe where a noun is. In these examples the prepositions are underlined.
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FAQs
Question: Can expanded noun phrases include prepositions?
Answer: Yes. Expanded noun phrases can also add more detail using prepositions to describe where a noun is.
Question: Do I need to separate adjectives with commas in an expanded noun phrase?
Answer: Yes. Multiple adjectives in an expanded noun phrase should be separated by commas.
Question: What is an expanded noun phrase?
Answer: Expanded noun phrases give more detail or information about a noun, they are made by adding one or more adjectives to describe a noun.
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