1.216 adding modifiers and qualifiers

You can use a noun group consisting of just 'a' or 'an' and a noun.

• I got a postcard from Susan.
• The FBI is conducting an investigation.

At other times, you may want to add modifiers or qualifiers to the noun group to give more information about the person or thing you are referring to.

• I met a Swedish girl on the train from Copenhagen.
• I've been reading an interesting article in The Economist.
• The information was contained in an article on biology.
• I chose a picture that reminded me of my own country.