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Which words in the sentence make up the adjective phrase? Which word does the adjective phrase modify?

Male giraffes consume roughly 140 pounds of acacia leaves daily.
a. Male giraffes; modifies consume
b. of acacia leaves; modifies pounds
c. of acacia leaves; modifies daily
d. consume roughly; modifies pounds

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The answer is b. of acacia leaves; modifies pounds.  
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