1. His dream came true.

Question

2. His dream was realized.
3. His dream realized.

Which one is correct between #2 and #3?

4. Laura looks pretty in a pink dress.
5. Laura in a pink dress looks pretty.

Which one is correct between #4 and #5? Are both OK? Which one is common?

In #4, what does 'in a pink dress' modify? Is it an adverbial phrase?

In #5, 'in a pink dress' modifies 'Laura' and it is an adjective phrase, isn't it?

Answer 1

#2

both OK. "In a pink dress" means Laura is wearing (or dressed in) a pink dress.

Answer 2

Yes, both 4 and 5 are correct, although # 4 is much more common.

Again -- right. The adverbial phrase, "in a pink dress" modifies the adjective "pretty."

You're also right about # 5.