Question 17 of 23intermediate🔧 ApplyVery Short3 marks
Look at these examples from the text, and say whether the modifiers (in italics) are nouns, proper nouns, or adjective plus noun.
(i)
An otter fixation
Answer
Noun
(ii)
The iron railings
Answer
Noun
(iii)
The Tigris marshes
Answer
Proper noun
(iv)
The London streets
Answer
Proper noun
(v)
soft velvet fur
Answer
Adjective plus noun
(vi)
A four-footed soccer player
Answer
Adjective plus noun
Explanation
In each phrase, the modifier describes the head noun. 'Otter' and 'iron' are nouns acting as modifiers. 'Tigris' and 'London' are proper nouns modifying the head nouns. 'Soft velvet' and 'four-footed soccer' consist of an adjective followed by a noun, making them 'adjective plus noun' modifiers.