C1Englishen.c1.038

Complex pre-modification of noun phrases

Structure:

determiner + adverb(s) + adjective(s) + noun + head noun

C1 learners must master the conventional ordering of multiple pre-modifiers (opinion-size-age-shape-colour-origin-material-purpose).

Example:

The highly controversial new government immigration policy was debated in Parliament.

Examples

The highly controversial new government immigration policy was debated in Parliament.

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "The highly controversial new government immigration policy was debated in Parliament."

Absolute construction (nominative absolute)

Absolute construction: All things considered

Absolute construction: The matter having been settled

Advanced affixation: noun and adjective suffixes

Advanced affixation: productive prefixes