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Nilakshi Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Some verbs as adjectives...

Hi,

I have this problem where I'm not sure if the use of some verbs as adjectives are correct as mentioned below. (These thigs are very commonly used though)

1) Required Information
2) Approved Letter
3) Mentioned List

In above 3 lines, 'Required', 'Approved' and 'Mentioned' are actually verbs in their past tence form. Is it grammaticaly correct to use them as adjectives?

Which is grammaticaly correct, to say 'Required Information' ? or 'Information which is Required' ?

Any clarification is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Nilakshi
  

Top answer

They are fine. It is common. 'Required information' is the usual way to say 'information which is required' when there is nothing more to be said.

— Mister Micawber

  • They are fine.
  • It is common.
  • 'Required information' is the usual way to say 'information which is required' when there is nothing more to be said.
  • Use the latter when more is included: ' The information which is required today by the examiners '.
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They are fine. It is common. 'Required information' is the usual way to say 'information which is required' when there is nothing more to be said. Use the latter when more is included: 'The information which is required today by the examiners'.

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thanks for the clarification! Emotion: wink
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