Adj or adv?
With a robot "body", a computer "brain" may be programmed to pick up tools and parts and move them around.
In the sentence, is the phrase 'with a robot "body" ' an adjective phrase or adverb phrase? I think it modifies 'a computer "brain" '. Please explain it.
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It's neither. "With" is a preposition, so "with a robot body" is a preposition phrase. Its function is that of supplementary adjunct, more specifically one that expresses the notion of accompaniment, though not by a living being, of course
- It's neither.
- "With" is a preposition, so "with a robot body" is a preposition phrase.
- Its function is that of supplementary adjunct, more specifically one that expresses the notion of accompaniment, though not by a living being, of course
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It's neither.
"With" is a preposition, so "with a robot body" is a preposition phrase.
Its function is that of supplementary adjunct, more specifically one that expresses the notion of accompaniment, though not by a living being, of course
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