Question

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

The horn-like tip of a strong feather makes a quill pen when it is sharpened.



A.


of a strong feather; modifies tip


B.


a quill pen; modifies feather


C.


horn-like tip; modifies sharpened


D.


it is sharpened; modifies when

Answer 1

I would go with C.

Answer 2

It's C; the horn-like tip modifies the sharpened feather.

Answer 3

agreed

Answer 4

No it is A because the question asks for a "phrase," and "horn-like" is not a phrase but a compound word used as an adjective.

Answer 5

What is it??