3, ADJECTIVE PHRASES Adjective phrases can be found in the following forms. Form 1: Noun Phrases (Appositives) Noun phrases or appositives are formed to modify nouns. This type of nou modifying phrases appears together with commas which act as parentheses, Look at the examples. Ayutthaya, the capital city of Thailand, is full of cultural attractions. I like J.K. Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter' Form 2: Present Participial Phrases (w-ing) This type is a reduced adjective clause with which or who in the active form. The present participle appears after the noun it modifies. Look at the examples. Students failing the quiz will have to write a report. (who fail the quiz) Students like teachers teaching English through games and fun activities. (who teach English through games and fun activities) This is the street leading to my house. (which leads to my house)