Downgraded Predications Two kinds of downgraded predication: (1)A qualifying predication occurs within an argument and underlies many of the 'adjectival functions of syntax:adjectives,relative clauses, qualifying prepositional phrases,etc.e.g.'rich bachelors','bachelors in London','London bachelors','bachelors who own fast cars'.• Two kinds of downgraded predication: (1) A qualifying predication occurs within an argument and underlies many of the ‘adjectival’ functions of syntax: adjectives, relative clauses, qualifying prepositional phrases, etc. e.g. ‘rich bachelors’ , ‘bachelors in London’ , ‘London bachelors’ , ‘bachelors who own fast cars’. Downgraded Predications