The bug trapped under the blanket slowly inched its way toward my feet.

Which phrase in this sentence acts as an adjective modifying the word "bug"?

A) the bug

B) toward my feet

C) slowly inched its way

D) trapped under the blanket

Answer: D) trapped under the blanket.

Explanation:

"Trapped under the blanket" is an adjective phrase.

An adjective phrase is a group of words which describes a noun/pronoun. It can be placed before or after the noun/pronoun it modifies. The adjective phrase, in this sentence, provides more information about the noun 'bug.' It tells us in which situation the bug found itself - it is trapped. It also tells us its location - under the blanket.