4. Noun Phrases

Definition:

A noun phrase is a group of words built around a noun (called the head noun) that works as a single noun unit.

Structure:

(Determiner) + (Adjective) + Noun + (Modifier)

Examples:

• The bright red car sped past.

• A group of students waited outside.

• Her old history book is missing.

Explanation:

• Determiner (the, a, her) introduces the noun phrase.

• Adjectives describe the noun.

• Modifiers can be prepositional phrases or relative clauses that add more information.