Which is the adjective phrase in the sentence?

Especially with suburban sprawl, trolleys are a better substitute for smelly buses.

A.
a better substitute

B.
with suburban sprawl

C.
for smelly buses

Question

Which is the adjective phrase in the sentence? 

Especially with suburban sprawl, trolleys are a better substitute for smelly buses.
  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
  a better substitute   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
  with suburban sprawl   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
  for smelly buses

anonymous · Answer

Do you have a guess?
Hint: The adjective phrase is modifying the word substitute.

anonymous · Answer

a. I reckon:)

anonymous · Answer

Thanks @countonme123 and @bear2019

anonymous · Answer

welcome!

anonymous · Answer

@bear2019 You are incorrect. Also, please refrain from posting just the answer. Provide some sort of explanation.

anonymous · Answer

well I'm sorry mister smarty pants ;)

anonymous · Answer

lol

anonymous · Answer

so what is the correct one

anonymous · Answer

letter C.
It is an adjective phrase describing the word substitute.

anonymous · Answer

oh now I see it... oops! thanks

anonymous · Answer

no prob

anonymous · Answer

Just be careful when giving people answers. People will assume you know what you are talking about and end up getting the answer wrong.

anonymous · Answer

alright then I'll be careful. :) thanks