Question

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

This invention also increased the number of available books.









A.

also increased; modifies number








B.

the number; modifies books








C.

of available books; modifies number








D.

This invention; modifies increased

Answer 1

Its A
Because an adjective phrase is a phrase whose head word is an adjective, e.g. fond of steak, very happy, quite upset about it, etc. The adjective in an adjective phrase can initiate the phrase, conclude the phrase, or appear in a medial position.

Answer 2

@kitties_rules is right c: ^^^

Answer 3

Thanks so much!!! :)