Exercise 16.4 Nouns as modifiers

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Exercise 16.4 Nouns as modifiers

This activity contains 5 questions.

Choose the clearest sentence, keeping in mind the principles for using nouns as modifiers.

Channel 4 News weather forecasters predict heavy rains and poor driving conditions.Weather forecasters at Channel 4 News predict heavy rains and poor driving conditions.

Choose the clearest sentence, keeping in mind the principles for using nouns as modifiers.

Before making predictions, meteorologists check a gauge that measures precipitation accumulation.Before making predictions, meteorologists check a precipitation accumulation measurement gauge.

Choose the clearest sentence, keeping in mind the principles for using nouns as modifiers.

The energy company policy states that the price for oil should not increase dramatically in the winter.The energy company's policy states that the price for oil should not increase dramatically in the winter.

Choose the clearest sentence, keeping in mind the principles for using nouns as modifiers.

The city's mayor has played a center role in keeping energy costs low throughout the year.The city's mayor has played a central role in keeping energy costs low throughout the year.

Choose the clearest sentence, keeping in mind the principles for using nouns as modifiers.

The city mayor has played a central role in keeping energy costs low throughout the year.The city's mayor has played a central role in keeping energy costs low throughout the year.

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