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In grammar, a modifier (or qualifier) is an optional element in phrase structure or clause structure; the removal of the modifier typically doesn't affect the grammatical nature of the construction. Modifiers can be a word, a phrase or an entire clause. Semantically, modifiers describe and provide more accurate definitional meaning for another element.
In the expression common sense, common is a pre-modifier.
something that modifies nouns
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What part of speech is modify?
Modifier is a noun.
Is the word cathedral a common noun?
No, the word "cathedral" is not a common noun; it is a specific type of noun. A common noun refers to general items or concepts, while "cathedral" typically refers to a specific type of church that serves as the seat of a bishop. However, when used in a general sense to describe any large church, it can function as a common noun.
Is the word leadership an adjective?
No, it's a noun, even though one can find it used as a noun modifier in compounds like "leadership seminar."
What are two common nouns that begin with the letter Q?
Quarry is a common noun. Quiz is a common noun.
Is whiskers an adjective?
Whisker, in the sense of cat whiskers, is a noun.
In grammar what is a modifier?
A sentence element that limits qualifies the sense of another word or phrase in the same construction. For example the noun 'alarm' is the modifier of 'clock' in 'alarm clock'
What does a modifier describe?
A noun
Does a noun clause function as a modifier?
No
What are multiple noun modifier?
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Is several a collective noun?
Several is a modifier of a noun, called an adjective, not a noun.
WHEN TWO WORDS ACT AS A SINGLE MODIFIER ADJECTIVE FOR A NOUN THIS IS CALLED A?
Compound modifier
When two words act as a single modifier or adjective for a noun this is called?
Compound modifier
What kind of a noun is boyfriend?
A common noun, as it (in a general sense) represents an unspecific entity.
When two words act as a single modifier or adjective for a noun is this called a compound modifier?
Yes, when two or more words come together to modify a noun, they form a compound modifier. This helps convey a specific meaning or description about the noun.
What is the common noun for this sentence it is fun to go to apple farm?
The common noun in the sentence "It is fun to go to the apple farm" is "farm." Common nouns refer to general items or concepts, as opposed to proper nouns, which specify unique entities. In this case, "apple" is a modifier describing the type of farm, but "farm" itself is the common noun.
Is black a common noun?
Black is an adjective that describes the smoke. Smoke is a common noun.
Is iodine a modifier?
In grammatical terms, iodine is a noun, therefore not a modifier. In chemical terms, iodine is a halogen.
