Examples of Modifiers

Definition of Modifiers:

A modifier is defined as a word or a group of words functioning like an adjective or adverb to describe other words in a sentence. Modifiers are the life of the sentence because they provide a detail description of every people, place or thing in a sentence.

Examples of Modifiers:

• The man with black beard was giving the speech.
• We saw the man when we were entering the room.
• Call the boy in red shirt.
• We met him when he was talking to the lawyer.
• The writer wrote several books.
• The man traveled to many countries.
• The player was playing excellent.
• The old man was walking slowly.
• The girl was writing quickly.
• The movie was interesting.
• The boy was so exhausted.
• We came to know the fact after coming here.
• We were standing in front of a red building.
• Jeff prefers to have black coffee.
• Peter got injured while playing.
• Paul was happy after knowing the truth.
• Bill prefers to walk in the morning.
• Bob was behaving strangely.
• The poet wrote a romantic
• Lisa likes to listen to melodious songs.

Types of Modifiers:

Modifiers can be divided into two types based on their functions:

• Adjectives as Modifiers Examples
• Adverbs as Modifiers Examples