Question

Which of the underlined nouns functions as an adjective in the sentence?
*Carlos* wanted a new *cage* for his *pet ferret*.

Answer 1

A noun is a person, place, or thing, and an adjective is a word than can describe or modify something.

Answer 2

What do you think it is?

Answer 3

@evelynm362-- which word do you think is the right one? Like .Sammi. said, A noun is a person, place or thing, and an adjective is a word that describes or modifies something.

Answer 4

would it be pet? it modifies ferret

Answer 5

I think so.

Answer 6

That looks good to me.

Answer 7

Everyone here is correct. The word "pet" explains/describes the word "ferret." Good job everyone