The structure of adjective phrases

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What are the two main components of adjective phrases?

  • An adjective as Head
  • Accompanied by Dependents, which are either Complements or Modifiers

What is included in Complements of adjective phrases?

  • Preposition phrases
  • Subordinate clauses
  • Adjective selects specific prepositions (e.g., FOND takes of, KEEN takes on)

What types of words act as Modifiers in adjective phrases?

  • Adverbs (e.g., very)
  • Determinatives (e.g., this)
  • Noun phrases (e.g., two days)
  • Post-Head prepositional phrases
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What is a key limitation of adjective phrases with post-Head Dependents?

  • They cannot usually be used attributively
  • Example: "He's good at chess" vs. "*a good at chess schoolboy"

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