Noun Adjuncts

Noun adjuncts are nouns that are used to modify other nouns.

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The resulting phrase is called a compound noun.

For example: “The boy played with his toy soldier.”

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In the sentence The boy played with his toy soldier, toy is the noun adjunct, and it modifies the word soldier, creating the compound noun toy soldier.

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Noun adjuncts can also create single-word compound nouns, as in policeman, where the word police modifies the word man.

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In order for a word, phrase or clause to be a noun adjunct, the sentence must still be grammatically correct when the noun adjunct is removed.

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Read the sentence below. Is the underlined part a noun adjunct?

I collect seashells. Let me show you my seashell collection.

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Read the sentence below. Is the underlined part a noun adjunct?

The seashell looks unique. You can find the unique-looking shells on the beach.

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Read the sentence below. Is the underlined part a noun adjunct?

Mother-of-pearl can be made into a product used to decorate walls. It can be made into a wall decoration.

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Read the sentence below. Is the underlined part a noun adjunct?

I'm fascinated by the newly-married couple who look like a prince and princess.

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Read the sentence below. Is the underlined part a noun adjunct?

The chicken soup is ready to eat. My mouth is watering.

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