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Complex post-modification of noun phrases

Complex post-modification of noun phrases

Structure:

head noun + past participle phrase / prepositional phrase / to-infinitive clause

Academic and formal writing relies heavily on post-modification to pack information densely.

Example:

The decision taken by the committee to review the evidence was widely criticised.

Examples

The decision taken by the committee to review the evidence was widely criticised.

Practice

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "The decision taken by the committee to review the evidence was widely criticised."

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