This step-by-step explanation to year 5 expanded noun phrases can help you support your child's learning at home The subject is broken down into manageable
This is usually done by adding adjectives to describe the noun in the noun phrase for example: She walked through the dark mysterious forest Or by adding a
Then you can have a go at some examples Then try some work of your own Page 3 Introduction – warm up Label the features of the expanded noun phrase
adjectives An adjective is a word that describes a noun An expanded noun phrase can also add detail by saying where a noun is For example: a tree next
Prepositions are used to describe the location or place of a noun (person place or thing) or tell the reader more about the noun Examples of prepositions: in
describe and specify by the addition of modifying adjectives nouns and prepositional phrases for example: 'the dog' expanded to 'the playful dog with
Expanded Noun Phrases An expanded noun phrase is a phrase made up of a noun and at least one adjective Have a look at the example below
You can use a determiner adjectives and a prepositional phrase within your expanded noun phrase to describe and specify details about the noun Determiner