20 Examples of Adjective Phrases in Sentences

Phrases are one of the elements that form whole sentences that we often find in discourse or writing languageIndonesia. While an adjective is a word that is used to express a trait or condition of a noun (noun). In the previous article we discussed examples of noun phrases in Indonesian and examples of coordinating verb phrases in sentences. To complete types of phrases, in this article we will discuss examples of adjective phrases in sentences, complete with understanding.

Adjective Phrase is a combination of two or more adjectives or circumstances, where one of the words from the combination serves to explain word another which is the essence of the nature or state. According to Verhaar (2001:360) the core element of the adjective phrase is the superior constituent, while the pewatas element is called the subordinate constituent.

Adjective phrases are divided into 3 types, namely as follows:

• Attributive Adjective Phrases

That is, a phrase consisting of from the main element (adjective) and the element being explained (noun). In this phrase, the adjective usually describes the noun it follows. For example: little girl, old chair, round table, black hat.

Example:

1. In that shopping center, the information announce a little girl lost his parents.
2. We all agreed, attending the reunion held next month, we will wear blue dress.
3. Daddy forbids throwing old chair the one on the back porch, he thought it held a lot of memories.
4. Brother brought broken bike it to the workshop for repair.
5. In the dining room that is not too wide, it looks beautiful when placed round table.
6. lazy youth it every day just ask his parents for money.
7. I don't know who black hat left in front of the mosque.
8. This morning after ceremony flag, Principal introduce new teacher as a substitute for our ailing biology teacher.
9. Sister was so happy when mom bought it new watch as a birthday present.
10. In this rainy season, every day mother provides warm water for us to shower.

• Predicative Adjective Phrases

That is an adjective phrase or an adjective that describes the predicate element. Usually refers to a condition or event. For example: good, healthy, soft, wet.

Example:

1. No one would have thought that his life so far abroad was not good.
2. Since his family was identified as a bird flu case, now he realizes the importance of life healthy.
3. He said very soft, no wonder the children really like it.
4. All the textbooks wet splashed with drinking water in his bag.
5. The condition is very bad since he was expelled from his place of work.
6. The company's finances chaotic when his son took over.
7. The wound is very severe thus making it helpless.
8. When down rain and in the morning, the street is very slippery.
9. High school graduate now hard get a job.
10. Her demeanor quiet impressed many with his attitude.

In a phrase there is a core, namely the element that is explained by another element that functions as an explanatory element. According to the concept of understanding of the adjective, the adjective phrase is an element that explains the noun in a sentence.

Thus our discussion of examples of adjective phrases in this sentence. May be useful.