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Modifiers are words that describe or limit the meaning of other words, phrases or clauses.
- Modifiers are words that describe or limit the meaning of other words, phrases or clauses.
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Modifiers are words that describe or limit the meaning of other words, phrases or clauses.
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Modifiers are words and word groups that change (modify) the meaning of the other words they are combined with.
For example, I may talk about a "bird". When you hear the word bird, you probably think of that sort of creature that flies from tree to tree. But suppose I use the word flightless to modify the meaning of bird. I talk about a "flightless bird". Now you
For example, I may talk about a "bird". When you hear the word bird, you probably think of that sort of creature that flies from tree to tree. But suppose I use the word flightless to modify the meaning of bird. I talk about a "flightless bird". Now you
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