0
Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
Compound Noun or Adjective?
Joe believes that the chemical, which travels from the stomach through the bloodstream to the brain, influences a decision-making process in brain cells.
Hi.
Is the main clause:
Joe believes that the chemical influences a decision-making process.
Is 'brain-cells'a compound noun, an adjective and a noun, or both?
Thanks.
Hi.
Is the main clause:
Joe believes that the chemical influences a decision-making process.
Is 'brain-cells'a compound noun, an adjective and a noun, or both?
Thanks.
Top answer
brain cells = a noun phrase. It is not a compund noun. )
- brain cells = a noun phrase.
- It is not a compund noun.
- )
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
2 Answers
0
brain cells = a noun phrase. It is not a compund noun.
cells = a noun
brain = a noun adjunct, a noun in the attributive position or a noun (pre)modifier (There are various terms.)
cells = a noun
brain = a noun adjunct, a noun in the attributive position or a noun (pre)modifier (There are various terms.)
00
Related Questions