Adjective-noun compound

​Compound Nouns

1. It is a noun made up of two or more existing words. Sometimes written as one word or two words.The way which they are written doesn't affect their stress pattern.

2. The first word receives major stress and the second one receives minor stress.

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​Stress Pattern

​GOLD MINE

​Bedtime

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High/major stress

Low/minor stress

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​Adjective-noun phrases

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Adjective-noun compounds are different (stress)

​That's a black board. ( a board that is black)

​That's a blackboard. ( a board for writing - green or blank)

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Multiple Choice

The major stress is on the word that is remarkable with different color.

I saw a blackbird ( a kind of bird)

It is a ....

• Adjective-noun phrase

• Adjective-noun compound

Multiple Choice

The major stress is on the word that is remarkable with different color.

I saw a black bird ( a kind of bird)

It is a ....

• Adjective-noun phrase

• Adjective-noun compound

Multiple Choice

Adjective-noun phrases and Adjective noun compounds are

• Different

• The same

Multiple Choice

Where is the major stress in "airplane" word?

• air

• plane

• there is no stress

​Remember major stress is remarkable in different color

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Multiple Choice

Where is the minor stress in "backache" word?

• ache

• back

• there is no stress

Multiple Choice

"Compounds are just written in one word". Is it correct or incorrect?

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Where is the minor stress in "armchair" word?

• arm

• chair

• there is no stress

Multiple Choice

The major stress is on the word that is remarkable with different color.

He works in a greenhouse. ( a place to grow plants)

It is a ....

• Adjective-noun phrase

• Adjective-noun compound

Multiple Choice

Where is the major stress in "bookstore" word?

• store

• book

• there is no stress

Multiple Choice

The major stress is on the word that is remarkable with different color.

He works in a green house. ( a house that is green)

It is a ....

• Adjective-noun phrase

• Adjective-noun compound