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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.