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Thomasph Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Identify Grammatical Name for Specific English Case or Declension
I am trying to identify the name of a case or declension in English grammar so I can educate my colleagues that there are more elegant ways to handle awkward plural possessives.
For example: instead of "We made this change in response to employees' requests," I prefer to say, "We made this change in response to employee requests." What case, declension or other technical grammar term is used to describe "employee requests" in this way?
At some point, I found a specific reference online, but I cannot remember the name and I cannot replicate my previous search. Any assistance you can provide is extremely helpful.
Thank you in advance for your help.
For example: instead of "We made this change in response to employees' requests," I prefer to say, "We made this change in response to employee requests." What case, declension or other technical grammar term is used to describe "employee requests" in this way?
At some point, I found a specific reference online, but I cannot remember the name and I cannot replicate my previous search. Any assistance you can provide is extremely helpful.
Thank you in advance for your help.
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thomasph What case, declension or other technical grammar term is used to describe "employee requests" in this way? The "technique" would be called "noun compounding". The result is a compound noun.
- thomasph What case, declension or other technical grammar term is used to describe "employee requests" in this way?
- The "technique" would be called "noun compounding".
- The result is a compound noun.
- Thus, "employee requests" is a compound noun.
- CJ
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thomasphWhat case, declension or other technical grammar term is used to describe "employee requests" in this way?The "technique" would be called "noun compounding". The result is a compound noun. Thus, "employee requests" is a compound noun.
CJ
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Hi,
Do you feel that this will make you popular with your colleagues?
Clive
Do you feel that this will make you popular with your colleagues?
Clive
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