is "frustrated by the woman's response" an
adjective
noun
adverb
"frustrated by the woman's response" is an adjective phrase.
"frustrated by the woman's response" is an adjective phrase.
In the phrase "frustrated by the woman's response," "frustrated" is an adjective.
To determine this, let's break down the phrase and understand the function of each word:
- "frustrated" describes the state or feeling of someone, which is a characteristic of an adjective. It indicates the emotion or reaction of the person involved.
- "by" is a preposition in this context and indicates the cause or reason for the frustration, connecting the subject (the person) and the object (the woman's response).
- "the woman's response" is a noun phrase, specifically a possessive noun phrase.
Therefore, in the phrase "frustrated by the woman's response," "frustrated" acts as an adjective.