Look at these examples from the text, and say whether the modifiers (in italics) are noun, proper noun, or adjective plus noun.

Soft velvet fur

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Adjective plus noun

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Look at these examples from the text, and say whether the modifiers (in italics) are noun, proper noun, or adjective plus noun. Soft velvet fur

Adjective plus noun

Look at these examples from the text, and say whether the modifiers (in italics) are noun, proper noun, or adjective plus noun.

Soft velvet fur