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Structure of A Complex Noun Phrase?

The document outlines the structure of complex noun phrases, highlighting examples of pre-modifiers and post-modifiers. It includes various types of modifiers such as non-finite clauses, descriptive phrases, and participles. Additionally, it provides examples of finite clauses and adverbials to illustrate the concepts discussed.

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Structure of A Complex Noun Phrase?

The document outlines the structure of complex noun phrases, highlighting examples of pre-modifiers and post-modifiers. It includes various types of modifiers such as non-finite clauses, descriptive phrases, and participles. Additionally, it provides examples of finite clauses and adverbials to illustrate the concepts discussed.

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1. Structure of a complex noun phrase?

ɪˈsen.ʃəl /spəˈsɪ fɪk/ ɪˈsen.ʃəl/ juːˈniːk

1.The girl who stole the bread is back. 1.John’s mother, who lives in London, has 4 grandchildren.

2. My sister Linda, who lives in London, is a famous singer

2. My sister who is married won the lottery.


2. Pre-modifiers

/ˈædʒ.ek.tɪv/ /ədˈvɜː.bi.əl/ /ˌprepəˈzɪ ʃənəl/


3. Post- modifiers

Non-finite clause
1. To V
His hope to become a famous singer
He is looking a girl to marry
2. Descriptive
The only boy to regret not having done the housework
3. Ving- participle
The children wearing the red dress are from my school
The guy standing next to Linda is a thief
The girl smiling beautiful is my roommate
4. Ved- participle
I received the gift sent by my aunt
I am living in a house built by my grandfather
This is the picture painted by Linda
Finite clause
1. It's the house whose door is painted blue.
2. This is the house where my mother was born.
5. She is the girl whom I love
Adverbial
1.The neighbor upstairs is very cold
2. Always walk on the way ahead
3. The road back was dense with traffic

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