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Yes. In the compound toothbrush, the first noun functions as an adjective and modifies the second noun. In other words a toothbrush is a type of brush. The reason that we say toothbrush not teethbrush is that adjectives, even nouns functioning as adjectives, are never plural.
A compound is a noun with two parts combined to form a new word. We would never think of them as the first noun and the second noun
A clearer example would be, " the movie tickets ..."
Movie is a noun used as an adjective to modify, explain or describe the second noun more precisely and clearly.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoNouns or noun phrases do not modify. Noun phrases are a noun or a group of words relating to a noun. Noun phrases can be one word (flowers) or any number of words (the flowers, the red flowers, the big, beautiful, red flowers, etc.).
Nouns and noun phrases function as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.
Examples (noun phrases in bold):
Noun subject of sentence: Aunt Jane made sugar cookies for Jack and Jill.
Noun subject of clause: The sugar cookies that Aunt Jane made are for Jack and Jill.
Noun object of verb: Aunt Jane made sugarcookies for Jack and Jill.
Noun object of preposition: Aunt Jane made sugar cookies for Jack and Jill.
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∙ 11y agoYes they do. Adjectives modify both nouns and pronouns. Although pronouns are rarely modified, you will sometimes see adjectives used such as silly me or lucky you.
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∙ 12y agoPronouns are not modifiers; pronouns take the place of nouns.
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∙ 11y agoYes, a noun often has an adjective form that is identical. Some examples are "violin music," "apple crate," and "support group."
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∙ 12y agoabsolutely can .
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How do adjectives modify pronouns?
A pronoun is not a modifier. A pronoun stands in for a noun; the noun that the pronoun replaces is called the antecedent. Examples:When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (The pronoun he takes the place of the noun George in the second part of the sentence; George is the antecedent.)We take the six o'clock train. (The pronoun we is standing in for the nouns for our names. The first and second person pronouns 'I', 'me', 'you', 'we' and 'us' do not require an antecedent.)Yes, I like it. (The pronoun it has no antecedent because the speaker and the one spoken to understand what 'it' is referring to.)
Does an adjective modify a noun or a verb?
Adjectives modify nouns. Adverbs modify verbs.
What does an adjective modify?
An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun. (it can also modify a noun phrase or clause)
When this and that are used to modify nouns they are treated as what rather then as pronouns?
The demonstrative pronouns 'this' and 'that' (these and those) function as adjectives when placed before a noun to describe that noun.Example:This is mother's favorite music. (demonstrative pronoun)This music is mother's favorite. (adjective)
Is cold a pronoun?
No. Cold is an adjective or a noun, depending on how you use it.
What three parts of speech do adverbs modify?
Adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs in a sentence.
Is more an adverb?
Yes, it can be. It can modify adjectives or adverbs. It can also be a noun, pronoun or adjective (meaning greater in number or volume).
How do adjectives modify pronouns?
A pronoun is not a modifier. A pronoun stands in for a noun; the noun that the pronoun replaces is called the antecedent. Examples:When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (The pronoun he takes the place of the noun George in the second part of the sentence; George is the antecedent.)We take the six o'clock train. (The pronoun we is standing in for the nouns for our names. The first and second person pronouns 'I', 'me', 'you', 'we' and 'us' do not require an antecedent.)Yes, I like it. (The pronoun it has no antecedent because the speaker and the one spoken to understand what 'it' is referring to.)
Does an adjective modify a noun or a verb?
Adjectives modify nouns. Adverbs modify verbs.
What does an adjective not modify?
Adjectives do not modify verbs, adverbs, or other adjectives (this is what adverbs do). Adjectives modify nouns, pronouns, or noun phrases and clauses.
What is the similarity between adverbs and adjectives?
Both adjectives and adverbs modify or describe other words.
What is a quantity adjectives?
These adjectives describe the amount of quantityof a noun or pronoun
What does an adjective modify?
An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun. (it can also modify a noun phrase or clause)
When this and that are used to modify nouns they are treated as what rather then as pronouns?
The demonstrative pronouns 'this' and 'that' (these and those) function as adjectives when placed before a noun to describe that noun.Example:This is mother's favorite music. (demonstrative pronoun)This music is mother's favorite. (adjective)
What are paired adjectives?
If two adjectives modify a noun in the same way, they're called coordinate or paired adjectives.
What is grammatical function of an adjective?
An adjective modifies or further describes a noun or pronoun. For example, in the sentence "The red flower was pretty," red and pretty are adjectives because they further describe the flower. Adjectives are often confused with adverbs, which modify adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs.
Can with be an adjective?
No. With is always a preposition. It cannot modify a noun or pronoun.
