To solve the problem, we need to identify and underline the
adjectival phrases in each sentence. An adjectival phrase is a group of words that functions as an adjective, providing additional information about a noun or pronoun.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1.
The machine produced twice last year's output.
- Adjectival phrase:
twice last year's
- Explanation: This phrase modifies "output" by describing how much output was produced.
2.
Mary left off talking interestingly and carefully.
- Adjectival phrase:
interesting and carefully
- Explanation: These words modify "talking," describing how Mary talked.
3.
He wrote a wonderfully moving love letter.
- Adjectival phrase:
wonderfully moving
- Explanation: This phrase modifies "love letter," describing its quality.
4.
Plants yield to well-timed cultivation.
- Adjectival phrase:
well-timed
- Explanation: This phrase modifies "cultivation," describing when the cultivation occurs.
5.
Adriana admired the hippo's coat most.
- Adjectival phrase:
the hippo's
- Explanation: This phrase modifies "coat," specifying whose coat is being admired.
6.
A gift with a note means more than cash.
- Adjectival phrase:
with a note
- Explanation: This phrase modifies "gift," describing what accompanies it.
7.
She craved a diet of plain meat.
- Adjectival phrase:
of plain meat
- Explanation: This phrase modifies "diet," describing what kind of diet she craved.
8.
It was an extremely important decision taken at the meeting.
- Adjectival phrase:
extremely important
- Explanation: This phrase modifies "decision," describing its significance.
9.
The house that I painted is near here.
- Adjectival phrase:
that I painted
- Explanation: This phrase modifies "house," specifying which house is being referred to.
10.
She sent a note dated last week.
- Adjectival phrase:
dated last week
- Explanation: This phrase modifies "note," describing when the note was written.
Final Answer:
Underline the adjectival phrases in each sentence as follows:
1. The machine produced
twice last year's output.
2. Mary left off talking
interestingly and carefully.
3. He wrote a
wonderfully moving love letter.
4. Plants yield to
well-timed cultivation.
5. Adriana admired
the hippo's coat most.
6. A gift
with a note means more than cash.
7. She craved a diet
of plain meat.
8. It was an
extremely important decision taken at the meeting.
9. The house
that I painted is near here.
10. She sent a note
dated last week.
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{
\text{Underlined adjectival phrases as explained above.}
}
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