Which word in the sentence does the adjective modify?

Gymnastics is a popular sport in the Olympics.

A.
in

B.
Olympics

C.
gymnastics

D.
sport

Question

Which word in the sentence does the adjective modify? 

Gymnastics is a popular sport in the Olympics.
 
 A.
in
 
 B.
Olympics
 
 C.
gymnastics
 
 D.
sport

anonymous · Answer

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inowalst · Answer

What do you think? An adjective describes a noun.

inowalst · Answer

A noun is a person, place or thing. In this case, its "Olympics."

anonymous · Answer

oh oops

anonymous · Answer

Which word in the sentence does the adjective modify? 

That was a very tasty sandwich!
 
 A.
that
 
 B.
was
 
 C.
sandwich
 
 D.
very

anonymous · Answer

C?

inowalst · Answer

No. Sandwich is a thing. Its a noun. Adjectives describe nouns. What's describing the noun (sandwich)?

And please next time, only one question per post.

anonymous · Answer

a noun is a Person Place or Thing