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Grammar explained: complex noun phrases – premodifiers and compounds

Grammar · Complex noun phrases · C2 · 30 min. Stacking information before the head noun: compound adjectives, noun + noun, participles and the order of adjectives.

About this worksheet

Stacking information before the head noun: compound adjectives, noun + noun, participles and the order of adjectives.

Level
C2
Category
Grammar
Topic
Complex noun phrases
Time
About 30 minutes
Exercises
Grammar explanation box, Gap-fill, Multiple choice, True / False, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Grammar explanation box: How to build premodifiers
  • Gap-fill: Rewrite each phrase so that the information comes before the noun.
  • Multiple choice: Choose the correct option.
  • True / False: Are the noun phrases correct? Write T (correct) or F (incorrect).
  • Speaking / writing task: Write an advert (80–100 words) for a holiday home, a used car or a pro
  • Writing lines: Write your answer here.

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