The two terms are often used interchangeably to refer to any multi-word adjective. This distinction between adjectival phrase and adjective phrase is not universally agreed. The third example is an infinitive phrase (i.e., it starts with an infinitive verb). The first two examples above are prepositional phrases (i.e., they start with prepositions). (This adjectival phrase describes "a book." Notice that there is no adjective in "to read on holiday.") (This adjectival phrase describes "a house." Notice that there is no adjective in "near the river.") I am looking for a house near the river. ![]() (This adjectival phrase describes "your dog." Notice that there is no adjective in "with the bone.") In each example below, the adjectival phrase is shaded, and the noun being modified is bold. ![]() (In each adjective clause, the subject is blue, and the verb is green.) (3) There is a subject and a verb in an adjective clause. (In each adjective phrase, the head adjective is shown in bold.) (2) There is an adjective in an adjective phrase. ![]() (1) There is no adjective in an adjectival phrase. Here are some interactive examples to help explain the difference between single-word adjectives, adjective phrases, adjectival phrases, and adjective clauses. Interactive Examples of Adjectival Phrases
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