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England · Year 2 · Ages 6–7 · English

Expanded Noun Phrases

Use expanded noun phrases to describe and specify people, places and things.

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What to learn

Learning goal

I can add describing words to make a noun phrase clearer.

Key words

nounadjectivedescribephrasedetail
Quick practice

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  1. Add adjectives: Improve 'the dog' with two describing words.
  2. Choose: Which is an expanded noun phrase? 'the tree' / 'the tall, leafy tree'.
  3. Build: Add detail to 'a castle'.
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Add adjectives

Improve 'the dog' with two describing words.

Choose

Which is an expanded noun phrase? 'the tree' / 'the tall, leafy tree'.

Build

Add detail to 'a castle'.

Parent / teacher check

What a secure answer looks like

  • 1. e.g. the small, fluffy dog
  • 2. the tall, leafy tree
  • 3. e.g. a huge, ancient castle
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