Which words in the sentence make up the adjective phrase? Which word does the adjective phrase modify?

Male giraffes consume roughly 140 pounds of acacia leaves daily.

A. of acacia leaves; modifies daily

B. consume roughly; modifies pounds

C. Male giraffes; modifies consume

D.of acacia leaves; modifies pounds

I think it is B.

Question

Which words in the sentence make up the adjective phrase? Which word does the adjective phrase modify? 

Male giraffes consume roughly 140 pounds of acacia leaves daily.
 
 A. of acacia leaves; modifies daily
 
 B. consume roughly; modifies pounds
 
 C. Male giraffes; modifies consume
 
 D.of acacia leaves; modifies pounds

I think it is B.

philcua · Answer

Yes you are correct it is b @EmJay14