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We have learned here that the modifiers of the construction – “noun + noun modifier” can either modify preceding clauses or modify preceding nouns.  This depends on the context of the sentence.   We can make this determination by understanding the meaning of the sentence.  In this post we will present a framework that will [...]

We have learned here that the modifiers of the construction – “noun + noun modifier” can either modify preceding clauses or modify preceding nouns.  This depends on the context of the sentence.   We can make this determination by understanding the meaning of the sentence.  In this post we will present a framework that will help [...]

Often we see the modifiers with the following structure: NOUN PHRASE + NOUN MODIFIER (VERB –ED OR RELATIVE CLAUSE OR VERB-ING) For example, A trend that will place more women in leadership positions = Noun + Noun Modifier Noun = a trend Noun modifier = that will place more women in leadership positions. Typically these [...]

A very common question that crops up time and again is whether to use COMMA before THAT or not.   Today we will take a closer look at this and try to simplify the answer. Grammatically COMMA + THAT is not correct usage.   By definition ‘that clause’ presents required information or essential information and hence cannot [...]