{"id":3486,"date":"2022-08-19T04:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T22:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=3486"},"modified":"2022-11-15T17:10:13","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T11:40:13","slug":"noun-noun-modifiers-can-modify-any-entity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/noun-noun-modifiers-can-modify-any-entity\/","title":{"rendered":"NOUN + NOUN MODIFIERS \u2013 Can modify any entity"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">A <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read <\/span><\/span>\n<h2 id=\"h-noun-noun-modifiers\">Noun + Noun Modifiers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we start discussing about the functions of noun + noun modifiers, let\u2019s do a little warm up exercise here. Following are the three sentences. On the basis of the usage of modifier, identify which of the following are correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-a7e42ede-536d-4afb-9be1-766f60f437b3\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>James created a magnificent design by using latest graphic design tools, a work acknowledged and appreciated by all investors.<\/li><li>James created a magnificent design by using latest graphic design tools, an experiment that many feared to do because of the instability in the output resulting from these tools.<\/li><li>James created a magnificent design by using latest graphic design tools, expensive but super helpful devices developed especially for minute detailing and elaboration.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-noun-noun-modifiers-confusion\">Noun + Noun Modifiers: Confusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All the above-mentioned \u201cwarm-up\u201d sentences are correct. Well, I would not be surprised to know that the answer surprised you. The modifier that all three sentences have here follows the structure of noun + noun modifier. The usage of this modifier in all the above-mentioned sentences is correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Noun+Noun-Modifiers1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3487\" title=\"Noun+Noun-Modifiers1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Noun+Noun-Modifiers1.png 400w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Noun+Noun-Modifiers1-300x259.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>James created a magnificent design by using latest graphic design tools, a work acknowledged and appreciated by all investors.<\/li><li>James created a magnificent design by using latest graphic design tools, an experiment that many feared to do because of the instability in the output resulting from these tools.<\/li><li>James created a magnificent design by using latest graphic design tools, expensive but super helpful devices developed especially for minute detailing and elaboration<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Noun + Noun modifiers are very versatile modifiers. Their structure does not restrict their modification to a particular entity in the sentence like other modifiers such as verb-ed or verb-ing modifier without a preceding comma that can only refer to the preceding noun entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Begin your GMAT preparation with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/e-gmat-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">most reviewed GMAT prep company on GMAT club<\/a>, which has delivered more 700+ scores than any other GMAT club partner. Achieve GMAT 740+ with our AI driven tools that give you personalized feedback at every step of your GMAT journey. Take our free trial today!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-buttons align-button-center\"  id=\"ub-button-8f440068-1e8b-44d3-9eef-fade6512b2ae\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-medium\" role=\"button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"height=\"30\", width=\"30\"viewBox=\"0, 0, 512, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Start your free trial<\/span>\n    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The noun + noun modifiers are very versatile because, despite having a definite structure, they don\u2019t modify an entity in a definite position in the sentence. The noun + noun modifiers can modify the entire preceding clause, the preceding noun entity, or a noun in the middle of the sentence. The modification done by these modifiers is completely driven by the context of the sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Modifiers-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3488\" title=\"Modifiers-2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Modifiers-2.png 600w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Modifiers-2-300x117.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This versatility of noun + noun modifiers to modify any aspect in a sentence makes them very complex and dreaded. The GMAT takers do possess some knowledge of such modifiers and their functions. However, this complex nature of noun + noun modifiers to be able to modify just about any aspect in a sentence leaves them confused as to how to identify which particular entity a noun + noun modifier is referring to in a particular sentence. Hence, they pray not to encounter these scary modifiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing to keep in mind is that a noun + noun modifier must refer to only one entity in the sentence. If the modification leads to the slightest ambiguity, then the usage of this modifier will stand incorrect. Let\u2019s understand this point through an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"85\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Kim1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3489\" title=\"Kim1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Kim1.png 600w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Kim1-300x42.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the above sentence, \u201ca gift that was in her wish list from a very long time\u201d is the noun + noun modifier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a gift = noun that was in her wish list from a very long time = noun modifierNow, in this sentence, there are two equally strong contenders for the modification of this noun + noun modifier \u2013 iPhone 4S and iPad 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Kim2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3490\" title=\"Kim2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Kim2.png 600w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Kim2-300x51.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Any one of them qualify to be in Kim\u2019s wish list. The noun + noun modifier \u201ca gift that\u2026\u201d will make sense with both the entities. Hence, in this sentence, there is ambiguity about the modification of noun + noun modifier. Hence use of this modifier here is incorrect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can rectify this error by saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/kim3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3491\" title=\"kim3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/kim3.png 600w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/kim3-300x45.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this sentence, noun + noun modifier has been replaced by relative pronoun clause. Relative pronoun \u201cwhich\u201d clearly refers to the preceding noun iPad 3, making it clear that this item was in Kim\u2019s wish list for a very long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can interchange the devices to denote which article was in Kim\u2019s wish list for long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, since the modification of noun + noun modifiers is completely context driven, a test taker may find it extremely difficult to identify the entity this modifier modifies in a sentence if he\/she is unable to understand the intended logical meaning of the sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-purpose-of-this-article\">Purpose of this article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>This article is aimed at doing away with all the fears and confusions related to the usage of noun + noun modifiers. In this article, we will demonstrate how and in which scenarios, a Noun + Noun Modifier can be used to modify various entities in the preceding clause including the entire preceding clause itself. At the end of the article, we have also included a small quiz for you to check your understanding of this particular modifier.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-noun-noun-modifiers-function\">Noun + Noun Modifiers: Function<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As already mentioned above, noun + noun modifiers are very versatile modifiers and can modify an entity in the sentence. This entity can be the immediate preceding noun, a noun in the middle of the preceding clause, or the entire preceding clause. The modification of noun + noun modifiers completely depends on the context of the sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s discuss the \u201cwarm up\u201d sentences to see how they are correct and the noun + noun modifier in each sentence is modifying which entity in the sentence and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-noun-noun-modifier-modifying-preceding-noun\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp; Noun + Noun Modifier: Modifying preceding noun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Noun + Noun modifier can modify the immediate preceding noun entity if the context of the sentence demands so. Sentence 3 of the \u201cwarm up\u201d exercise falls into this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"h-simple-example\"><strong>SIMPLE EXAMPLE:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"107\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/James1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3492\" title=\"James1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/James1.png 600w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/James1-300x53.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This sentence means that James created an excellent design by using latest design tools. Then the modifier explains what kind of tool they are. They are expensive but helpful devices that are especially created for certain specific tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this sentence, \u201cexpensive but super helpful devices developed especially for minute detailing and elaboration\u201d is the noun + noun modifier. Here,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>expensive but super helpful devices = noun entity developed especially for minute detailing and elaboration = noun modifier. Notice that \u201cdeveloped\u201d is the verb-ed modifier here that is modifying the preceding noun entity \u201cexpensive but super helpful devices\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The noun \u201cexpensive but super helpful devices\u201d can logically refer to the \u201clatest graphic design tools\u201d, because there is no other noun entity that it will make sense with. Now \u201cdesign\u201d is another noun in the sentence. However, \u201cdesign\u201d cannot be classified as \u201ctools\u201d. Hence, logically this modification will not make sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, per the context of the sentence, the noun + noun modifier (expensive but super helpful devices developed especially for minute detailing and elaboration) is modifying the preceding noun entity (latest graphic design tools) in this sentence because that is the only logical referent in the main clause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/James2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3493\" title=\"James2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/James2.png 600w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/James2-300x79.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"h-official-example\"><strong>OFFICIAL EXAMPLE:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>OG 12#118 (with correct answer choice C)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"107\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/W1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3494\" title=\"W1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/W1.png 600w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/W1-300x53.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to understand the modification in this sentence, let us first understand the intended meaning of the sentence. The sentence says that The WWF has declared that global warming will create havoc among migratory birds. It will do so by changing the environment in such ways that will be harmful to their habitats. By the way, global warming is a phenomenon that most scientists agree is caused by burning of fossil fuels by humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this sentence, \u201ca phenomenon that most scientists agree is caused by human beings&#8217; burning of fossil fuels\u201d is the noun + noun modifier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a phenomenon = noun entity that most scientists agree is caused by human beings&#8217; burning of fossil fuels = noun modifierThe noun modifier in this structure is a relative pronoun \u201cthat\u201d clause. Here \u201cthat\u201d refers to \u201ca phenomenon\u201d, the preceding noun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, logically what can be referred as \u201ca phenomenon\u2026\u201d in this sentence? The WWF can certainly be not classified as \u201ca phenomenon\u201d. So this noun is ruled out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, can \u201ca phenomenon\u201d be attributed to the action of declaring by the WWF? Certainly not because it does not make sense to say that the declaration is a phenomenon that most scientist agree is caused by a certain activity of humans. So this entity is also rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can \u201cglobal warming\u201d be called \u201ca phenomenon\u201d that most scientists agree is cause by humans? By all means, yes. It is the phenomenon that has cause by humans\u2019 burning of fossil fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, per the context of the sentence, the noun + noun modifier is actually talking about the preceding noun entity \u201cglobal warming\u201d in that it is giving additional information about global warming which a phenomenon, an incident. The noun + noun modifier is referring to the immediate preceding noun in this official sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"107\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/W2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3495\" title=\"W2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/W2.png 600w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/W2-300x53.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-noun-noun-modifier-modifying-noun-in-middle\">2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Noun + Noun Modifier: Modifying noun in middle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A noun + noun modifier can easily modify a noun entity in the middle of the preceding clause, provided the context of the sentence demands such modification. The versatility of this modifier allows it <strong>zoom into<\/strong> any entity of the preceding clause to modify it. Let\u2019s understand this by examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"h-simple-example-1\"><strong>SIMPLE EXAMPLE:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 2 of the \u201cwarm up\u201d exercise falls into this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Jms1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3496\" title=\"Jms1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Jms1.png 600w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Jms1-300x65.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As usual, let\u2019s first get the meaning of this sentence. The sentence says that James created an excellent design, using latest graphic design tools. It was a work that was acknowledged and appreciated by all investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this sentence, \u201ca work acknowledged and appreciated by all investors\u201d is the noun + noun modifier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a work = noun entity acknowledged and appreciated by all investors = noun modifier (verb-ed modifier) that modifies the preceding noun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Per the context, the noun entity \u201ca work\u201d must refer to refer to a logical entity. Now, the only logical entity to which \u201ca work acknowledged\u2026\u201d can be logically attributed to is \u201ca magnificent design\u201d. This is the work that James did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s ask, is it possible for this noun + noun modifier to refer to the preceding noun \u201clatest graphic design tools\u201d? Logically, no it\u2019s not. \u201cTools\u201d cannot be called \u201ca work\u201d. Their creation can be classified as work but \u201ctools\u201d themselves are not work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, per the logical context of the sentence, \u201ca work acknowledged\u2026\u201d modifies a noun that appears somewhere in the middle of the preceding clause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Jms2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3497\" title=\"Jms2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Jms2.png 600w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Jms2-300x52.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"h-official-example-1\"><strong>OFFICIAL EXAMPLE:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>OG 12#48 (with correct answer choice B)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"129\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Pope-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3498\" title=\"Pope-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Pope-1.png 600w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Pope-1-300x64.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take the first step. Let\u2019s first understand the meaning of this sentence. The sentence says that in 1713, Pope started translating the Iliad. This work of translation took him seven years. Johnson pronounced this work the greatest translation in any language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So as identified already, \u201ca work,,, any language\u201d is the noun + noun modifier in this sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a work = noun entity that took\u2026 any language = noun modifier (relative pronoun \u201cthat\u201d clause modifier) There are two nouns before \u201ca work\u201d that this modifier can refer to \u2013 \u201ctranslation\u201d and \u201cIliad\u201d. Let\u2019s first analyze the modification with \u201ctranslation\u201d. It makes absolute sense for \u201ca work\u201d to refer to \u201ctranslation\u201d because translation is the work that Pope did and this is the work that took him seven years too. Also, it is the translation only that Johnson pronounced the greatest in any language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s see if \u201ca work\u201d can refer to \u201cIliad\u201d. Certainly not because Pope did not take seven years to finish Iliad. He took that long to translate Iliad. Also, Johnson did not call the Iliad the greatest translation. He called Iliad\u2019s translation, done by Pope, the greatest in any language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, logically it makes sense for \u201ca work,,, any language\u201d, a noun + noun modifier to refer to \u201ctranslation\u201d, a noun entity somewhere in the middle of the preceding clause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"129\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Pope-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3499\" title=\"Pope-2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Pope-2.png 600w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Pope-2-300x64.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-noun-noun-modifier-modifying-preceding-clause\">3.&nbsp;&nbsp; Noun + Noun Modifier: Modifying preceding clause<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another entity that a noun + noun modifier can refer to is the entire preceding clause, if the context demands such modification. In this case, the noun + noun modifier will not refer to any particular entity but to the subject and the verb of the preceding clause. Let\u2019s see how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"h-simple-example-2\"><strong>SIMPLE EXAMPLE:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence 2 of the \u201cwarm up\u201d exercise falls into this classification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"149\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/experiment-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3500\" title=\"experiment-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/experiment-1.png 600w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/experiment-1-300x74.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s understand the meaning first. James created an excellent design, using latest graphic design tools. This creation of the design by using latest design tools was an experiment that many were scared to do because the results that were obtained by using these tools were not stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As already highlighted in green, \u201can experiment\u2026 these tools\u201d is the noun + noun modifier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>an experiment = noun entity that may\u2026 these tools = noun modifier (relative pronoun \u201cthat\u201d clause modifier) So let\u2019s consider and analyze the possible entities this noun + noun modifier can refer to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This noun + noun modifier cannot refer to the immediate preceding noun because \u201clatest graphic design tools\u201d are no experiment. They are tools, kind of devices used for certain activities. Hence, this modification is logically impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What about a noun entity in the middle of the preceding clause \u2013 \u201cdesign\u201d? Well, same logic again. \u201cDesign\u201d itself is not an experiment that many were afraid to do. Hence, this entity is rejected too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it does make sense to for this modifier to modify the entire preceding clause because James\u2019 creation of the design by using the graphic design tools was an experiment because of the reason stated in the sentence. Hence, per the context of the sentence, this noun + noun modifier refers to the entire preceding clause in this sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/experiment-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3502\" title=\"experiment-2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/experiment-2.png 600w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/experiment-2-300x82.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"h-official-example-2\"><strong>OFFICIAL EXAMPLE:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>OG 12#83 (with correct answer choice B)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/OG-83-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3503\" title=\"OG-83 1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/OG-83-1.png 600w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/OG-83-1-300x82.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Performing the ritual, let\u2019s first understand the meaning of this one. In 2000, just 24 products were responsible for increase in the money spent on prescriptions. There were two reasons for this incident:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>drugs are becoming more expensive.<\/li><li>doctors are prescribing expensive drugs.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The green portion of the sentence is the noun + noun modifier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a phenomenon = noun \u201cthat is\u2026 high-cost drugs\u201d = noun modifier (relative pronoun \u201cthat\u201d clause modifier)<br>Is this modifier modifying the preceding noun? It cannot do so because logically \u201cprescriptions drugs\u201d is no phenomenon. They are products. Moreover, singular \u201ca phenomenon\u201d does not agree in number with plural \u201cprescriptions drugs\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can it modify another noun entity \u201chalf the increase in spending\u201d? Logically it cannot because this information fails to incorporate the fact that only 24 products are responsible for this increase. 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