Question

Which word is modified by the adjectival phrase in the sentence below. the savings to the project manager at nasa were substantial?

Answer 1

The correct answer is Savings

Answer 2

Answer:

savings

Explanation:

Adjectival phrases contain at least one adjective and may include other modifiers to describe or modify nouns. In the example sentence the noun savings is illustrated by the adjectival phrase substantial. In fact, in this case the adjectival phrase functions as a predicate adjective, since it follows a linking verb like were and describes the subject of the sentence.