Adverbial modifier or Adjective modifier..

[rambharosey]

Hi!

In the following sentence:

Algae acquire Phosphorous, in the form of Phosphorous oxide.

Is the prepositional phrase in the form of Phosphorous oxide acting as:

i) Adverbial modifier or
ii) Adjective modifier

Also, how do we find this out?

 

[jutfrank]

Before we answer—can I ask why you are asking this? Do you understand the meaning of the sentence?

It means the specific form of phosphorus is phosphorus oxide. Think of phosphorus in the form of phosphorus oxide as an entire phrase.

 

[emsr2d2]

Note the correct spelling of "phosphorus" and that there is no need to capitalise it.

 

[Tarheel]

Say:

Algae acquire phosphorus in the form of phosphorus oxide.

(No comma is needed.)

 

[rambharosey]

Can someone answer my question please.

 

[Tarheel]

Would someone answer my question please?

The phrase modifies phosphorus, a noun. So what's your opinion?

 

[jutfrank]

Also, how do we find this out?

That's what we are trying to help you with.