Noun phrases: Post-modifications

 Guidance will be given to enable you to (a) clearly see the linguistic structures of the following expressions; and (b) readily produce expressions with such structures.

To ensure your success, adequate examples will be further provided with clear explanation.

Noun phrases: Post-modifications

• • • The girl dancing with your brother is very elegant.
    • You should look for a man carrying a large umbrella.
    • She is surrounded by men vying for her attention.
    • Among those delivering relief supplies in the central Philippines were US navy helicopters.

• • • Any coins found on this site must be handed to the police.
    • The food eaten was meant for tomorrow.
    • Most of the people invited to the party were old friends.
    • Google has defeated a legal action mounted to stop it scanning and uploading millions of books.

• • • There is no time to lose.
    • His refusal to help is most disappointing.
    • He is filled with an ambition to become famous.
    • There are many difficulties to overcome.

• • • People with small pensions often find it difficult to make ends meet.
    • We all agree that he is the right man for the job.
    • The official reason for the Queen’s absence from the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is to protect her from the long-haul flight to Sri Lanka, but it is also a chance for Prince Charles to take his place on a global stage.

Noun phrases: Post-posted adjectives

• • • This is something urgent, please. (cf. This is an urgent case, please.)
    • During his patrol, he noticed nothing suspicious.
    • This is the plan unless something untoward happens.
    • Anybody younger would have done better.
    • The doctor says that there is nothing wrong with me.
    • a mistake typical of beginners
    • We shall ignore factors extraneous to the problem.
    • The heir apparent, the Director-General designate, the President elect